John E. Sparks

John Sparks
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Assumed office
April 19, 2016
Appointed byBarack Obama
Preceded byJames E. Baker
Personal details
BornJohn Edward Sparks Jr.
(1953-08-15) August 15, 1953
EducationUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
University of Connecticut, Hartford (JD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
United States Marine Corps
Years of service1972–1998
RankLieutenant Colonel
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
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John Edward Sparks (born August 15, 1953) is an American lawyer who serves as a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and former commissioner to the chief judge of the same court.