Background
Richards, James M. was born on January 16, 1947 in Baytown, Texas, United States.
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James M. Richards
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Texas A & M, 1969; Master of Science in Systems Management, University of Southern California, 1978; student, Army Command and General Staff College, 1980-1981.
Career
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1969; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Air Force, 1992; OV-10 forward air controller, United States Air Force, Quang Tri combat base, Pleiku air base, Vietnam, 1971; B-52 pilot 441st bomb squadron, bomber scheduling, wing Executive officer, United States Air Force, Mather Air Force Base, California, 1972-1977; action officer, Executive officer, deputy director plans and policy, United States Air Force, Washington, 1977-1980; B-52 instructor pilot, flight commander, squadron operations officer 668th bomb squadron, United States Air Force, Griffiss Air Force Base, New York, 1981-1983; commander 524th bomb squadron, United States Air Force, Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan, 1983-1984; chief strategic aircraft division Headquarters, United States Air Force, Washington, 1985-1987; commander 416th bombardment wing, United States Air Force, Griffiss Air Force Base, New York, 1988-1990; assistant deputy chief of staff, plans and resources, United States Air Force, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1990-1992; commander 92nd bomb wing, United States Air Force, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, 1992-1993; director long range power projection, SOF, airlift and training programs, United States Air Force, Washington, 1993-1996; director global reach programs, United States Air Force, Washington, since 1996.
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Born
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Nationality
American
Education
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1969
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1978
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1981
Career
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1969
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1972 - 1977
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1983 - 1984
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1985 - 1987
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1988 - 1990
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1992
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1992 - 1993
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Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters, air medal with 14 oak leaf clusters, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm.Decorated Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters, air medal with 14 oak leaf clusters, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm.