Omar James Jones IV[1] is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the commanding general of the United States Army Installation Management Command since July 5, 2022.[2] He most recently served as Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Installation Management Command from July 2021 to July 2022. He previously commanded the United States Army Military District of Washington and Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region from June 2019 to June 2021.[3][4]
Omar J. Jones IV | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Army Installation Management Command United States Army Military District of Washington Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) Meritorious Service Medal (6) |
Born in Maryland where his father was attending dental school in Baltimore, Jones graduated from Glenelg High School in 1988. He then attended the United States Military Academy, serving as First Captain for his class and graduating in 1992 with a B.S. degree in operations research. Jones later earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard University and a master's degree in national security strategy from the National War College.[1][3][5][6]
Personal
editJones is the son of Dr. Omar J. Jones III and Carol Jones. His father was a dentist who served as an Army Dental Corps captain from 1973 to 1976. Jones has two sisters.[5][6]
Jones married his high school classmate Tracey Scott at West Point one day after his graduation in 1992. They have three sons, two of whom have also graduated from West Point.[6][7][8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Omar James Jones IV". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram assumes command of IMCOM". U.S. Army. Fort Sam Houston, Texas: U.S. Army Installation Management Command Public Affairs. July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ a b "Leadership: Deputy Commanding General". home.army.mil. April 7, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Major General Omar J. Jones IV (USA)". www.gomo.army.mil.
- ^ a b "Dr. Omar J. Jones III". The Baltimore Sun. December 9, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c Trobridge, Tracy (February 9, 2017). "Glenelg High grad promoted to brigadier general in U.S. Army". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Samuel Omar Jones". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Benjamin Lanier Jones". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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