title: James Jarrard
text: # James Jarrard
  
  James B. Jarrard is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commanding general of United States Army Pacific since July 28, 2022. He most recently served as the chief of staff of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, succeeding Ronald P. Clark. 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 United States Special Operations Command.
  
  Born in Germany and raised in Gainesville, Georgia, Jarrard graduated from North Georgia College 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 is an Army major general.
  
  