James N. Stewart

Jimmy Stewart
Acting United States Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
In office
October 22, 2018  December 13, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byStephanie Barna (acting)
Succeeded byMatthew Donovan
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
In office
October 22, 2018  December 13, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byStephanie Barna (acting)
Succeeded byVirginia Penrod (acting)
Personal details
ResidenceCharlotte, North Carolina
Alma materAuburn University
Central Michigan University
National War College
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1977–1992 (active)
1992–2014 (reserve)
RankMajor general
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Airman's Medal

James N. Stewart is a retired American military officer and civil servant. Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs in the administration of Donald Trump, he served throughout his tenure as acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, before resigning the following year.