James M. Richardson (general)

James M. Richardson
Richardson in 2018
Born1960 (age 65–66)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1983–2022
RankLieutenant General
CommandsArmy Futures Command (Acting)
United States Army Aviation and Missile Command
101st Combat Aviation Brigade
ConflictsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (4)
SpouseGeneral Laura J. Richardson

James M. Richardson (born 1960) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as Deputy Commanding General for Combat Development of the United States Army Futures Command from 2018 to 2022, as well as the Acting Commander of Futures Command from 2021 to 2022. He was commissioned in 1983, through ROTC at the University of South Carolina. He is married to General Laura J. Richardson.