James B. Jarrard is a

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who serves as the deputy commanding general of

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since July 28, 2022. He most recently served as the chief of staff of the

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, succeeding

Ronald P. Clark Ronald Patrick "Ron" Clark (born 15 August 1966) a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the senior military assistant to the United States Secretary of Defense. He previously commanded the United States Army Central from 2021 to 202 ...

. He served as the Commanding General of the 25th Infantry Division from November 5, 2019 to July 23, 2021. Previously, he served as the Director of Operations of the

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. Born in Germany and raised in Gainesville, Georgia, Jarrard graduated from

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with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1988. He later earned a Master of Science degree in military operational art and science from the Air University. His twin brother

Joseph Jarrard Joseph F. Jarrard is a United States Army major general who served as the Deputy Commanding General for Army National Guard of the United States Army Europe and Africa from April 1, 2019 to March 25, 2022. Previously, he served as the Adjutant G ...

is also an army major general.

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