James J. Lovelace is a retired Lieutenant General and a native of Richmond, Virginia.
Education
His military education includes the Field Artillery Basic and Advanced courses, the Armor Advanced Course, the Armed Forces Staff College, the Command and General Staff College, and the Naval War College. He holds a master"s degree in Physical from Indiana University, a master"s degree in Management from Salve Regina College, and a master"s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States. Naval War College.
Career
He was commissioned a second lieutenant in Field Artillery upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1970. Lieutenant General Lovelace has served in a variety of command and staff positions. He commanded batteries in the 2d Infantry Division and XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery.
He assumed command of United States. Army Central and Coalition Forces Land Component Command on December 18, 2007.
Distinguished Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters) Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters) Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) Army Achievement Medal Parachutist Badge Ranger Tab Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge Army Staff Identification Badge.
legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Legion of Merit
Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Legion of Merit; Army Commendation Medal; Parachutist Badge; Commanding General; Chief of Staff; Meritorious Service Medal The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Legion of Merit
Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Legion of Merit; Army Commendation Medal; Parachutist Badge; Commanding General; Chief of Staff; Meritorious Service Medal The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.