Background
Cravens, James J. was born on April 30, 1944 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of James J. Cravens and Margaret Rose (Barberis) Norris.
Cravens, James J. was born on April 30, 1944 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of James J. Cravens and Margaret Rose (Barberis) Norris.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, North Georgia College, 1966; Master of Science in Agriculture Economics, Clemson U., 1968.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1968; advanced through grades to general, United States Army commander Battery D, 8th Battalion (HAWK) 7th American Dental Association, Fort Bliss, Texas, 1968-1969; psychological warfare advisor, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, 1970-1971; personnel management officer, Air Defense Branch, Alexandria, Virginia, 1978-1979; commander 3d Battalion 1st American Dental Association, 3d Armored Division, Europe, 1980-1982; commander 108th American Dental Association Bde., 32d Army Air Defense Command, Europe, 1988-1990; chief of staff, 32d Army Air Defense Command, Europe, 1990; director requirements, Office of Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, Washington, 1990-1991; assistant commandant American Dental Association School, United States Army Air Defense Artillery Center/School, Fort Bliss, Texas, 1992-1993; commanding general, United States Army Air Defense Artillery Center/School, Fort Bliss, Texas, 1993-1995; deputy chief of staff, Combat Development, Fort Monroe, VA., 1995-1996; chief of staff, since 1996.
Married Jo Beth Maret, June 11, 1966. Children: James J. III, Tonya E.