James J. Mingus (born 1964) is a United States Army general who has served as the vice chief of staff of the Army since 5 January 2024. He most recently served as the director of the Joint Staff from 2022 to 2024. He previously served as the director for operations of the Joint Staff from 2020 to 2022. He attended the United States Army War College and Winona State University. A native of Spencer, Iowa,[1] he first enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard in 1981 and was commissioned in 1985.[2][3][4]

James J. Mingus
Official portrait, 2024
Born1964 (age 59–60)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1981–present
RankGeneral
Commands
Battles / wars
Awards

In July 2023, Mingus was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as vice chief of staff of the United States Army.[5]

Awards and decorations

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  Combat Infantryman Badge
  Master Parachutist Badge
 Military Freefall Parachutist Badge
  Ranger tab
 

Bronze German Parachutist Badge

 

Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

 
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
 
4th Infantry Division Combat Service Identification Badge
  Army Staff Identification Badge
  82nd Airborne Division Combat Service Identification Badge
 75th_Ranger_Regiment
  10 Overseas Service Bars
  Army Distinguished Service Medal
  Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal four oak leaf clusters
  Purple Heart
  Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
  Joint Service Commendation Medal
 Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf cluster
 Meritorious Unit Commendation
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
   Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars
   Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars
 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  Army Service Ribbon
 Army Overseas Service Ribbon
  NATO Medal for service with ISAF

References

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  1. ^ "» Spencer Native Named Brigadier General". 23 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Army announces next 82nd Airborne Division commander".
  3. ^ "Lt. Gen. James J. Mingus".
  4. ^ "Congressional Record Extensions of Remarks Articles".
  5. ^ "PN819 — Lt. Gen. James J. Mingus — Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
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Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the United States Central Command
2014–2015
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) of the 4th Infantry Division
2015–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of the Mission Command Center of Excellence of the United States Army Combined Arms Center
2016–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director for Operations of the Joint Staff
2020–2022
Succeeded by
Director of the Joint Staff
2022–2024
Preceded by Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army
2024–present
Incumbent