James L. Terry
James L. Terry (born May 14, 1957) is a retired lieutenant general of the United States Army. Terry has commanded at multiple levels across the Army. Terry's last assignment was as the commanding general of United States Army Central, retiring 17 November 2015. Terry served as the last commander of V Corps before its inactivation in 2013. While commanding V Corps, he concurrently served as Commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC), and as deputy commander of United States Forces Afghanistan. He was the Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) from 2009 to 2011.
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Terry in uniform, 2012 | |
| Born | May 14, 1957 Chatsworth, Georgia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1978–2015 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | United States Army Central Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve V Corps 10th Mountain Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Uphold Democracy War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (6) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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