James Jarrard

James Jarrard
Official portrait, 2022
BornGermany
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1988–2024
RankLieutenant General
Commands25th Infantry Division
Special Operations Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve
Battles / warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (5)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (4)
RelationsMajor General Joseph Jarrard (brother)

James B. Jarrard is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Pacific from 2022 to 2024. He most recently served as the chief of staff of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2021 to 2022, succeeding Ronald P. Clark. Previously, he served as the Director of Operations of the United States Special Operations Command.