James L. Jones
James Logan Jones Jr. (born December 19, 1943) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 21st United States National Security Advisor from 2009 to 2010 during the Barack Obama administration.[1]
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| 21st United States National Security Advisor | |
| In office January 20, 2009 – October 8, 2010 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Deputy | Thomas E. Donilon |
| Preceded by | Stephen Hadley |
| Succeeded by | Thomas E. Donilon |
| 14th Supreme Allied Commander Europe | |
| In office January 17, 2003 – December 7, 2006 | |
| Secretary General | George Robertson Alessandro Minuto-Rizzo (acting) Jaap de Hoop Scheffer |
| Preceded by | Joseph Ralston |
| Succeeded by | Bantz J. Craddock |
| 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps | |
| In office July 1, 1999 – January 12, 2003 | |
| President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Charles C. Krulak |
| Succeeded by | Michael Hagee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Logan Jones Jr. December 19, 1943 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Georgetown University (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1967–2007 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe United States European Command Commandant of the Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (with "V" Device) Complete list |
During his military career, he served as the 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps from July 1999 to January 2003, and Commander, United States European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe from 2003 to 2006.
References
- Feller, Ben (October 8, 2010). "AP sources: Jones stepping down as Obama's national security adviser; Donilon to replace him". Canadian Press. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
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