Background
Helmly, James R. was born in Savannah, Georgia, United States.
Helmly, James R. was born in Savannah, Georgia, United States.
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York. Graduate, Army Command General Staff College. Graduate, Armed Forces Staff College.
Graduate, Army War College.
Enlisted United States Army, commissioned Second lieutenant, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 2002. Early commissioned service includes platoon leader 101st airborne division, United States Army, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and Vietnam. Company Commander Fort Benning, Georgia.
Research assignments include regimental operations officer Panama. Logistics supply and maintenance officer assignments Georgia. Commander 352d maintenance battalion Macon.
Deputy chief of staff for tn., deputy chief of staff personnel 449th area support group, Forest Park. Deputy chief United States Army Reserve, Office to Chief Army Reserve, Washingtin, 1995—1999. Commander join task force conducting Operating Provide Refuge, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1999—1999.
Military assistant, manpower and reserve affairs Office of the Assistant, Secretary of the Army, Washington, 1999—2001. Commanding general United States Army Reserve,78th Division, Edison, New Jersey, 2001—2002. Commander United States Army Reserve Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia, since 2002.
Chief United States Army Reserve, since 2002.
Married; two children: Lisa, Melanie.