Joseph Jarrard | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Georgia National Guard |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Relations | Lieutenant General James Jarrard (brother) |
Joseph F. Jarrard is a United States Army major general who has served as the Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau since September 2022.[1] He most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General for Army National Guard of the United States Army Europe and Africa from April 1, 2019 to March 25, 2022. Previously, he served as the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard.[2][3][4][5]
Raised in Gainesville, Georgia,[6] Jarrard graduated from North Georgia College with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting in 1988. He later earned a Master of Education degree from North Georgia College and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College.[2][3] His twin brother James Jarrard is an Army lieutenant general.[6]
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.
- ↑ "MG Joe Jarrard". LinkedIn. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- 1 2 "National Guard Biography". www.nationalguard.mil. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- 1 2 "Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard". www.europeafrica.army.mil. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ↑ "AUSA". AUSA. September 25, 2017.
- ↑ "MG Joe Jarrard Addresses Bucks County Tour of Honor Organizers, Thanks Veterans". DVIDS.
- 1 2 "Army vs. Navy game". University of North Georgia. December 12, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2021.