James H. Dickinson

James H. Dickinson is a lieutenant general of the United States Army currently serving as the deputy commander of the United States Space Command. He was confirmed in that role in September 2019.[2] Dickinson was nominated for promotion to general in June 2020.[3]

James H. Dickinson
Born	1962 or 1963 (age 57–58)[1] Estes Park, Colorado
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1985–present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment
Battles/wars	Gulf War
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal

Prior to serving in his current position, Dickinson previously assumed command of the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command on January 5, 2017. He was commissioned in 1985 as a second lieutenant and since then, has held leadership positions from platoon leader to commanding general.