Omar J. Jones IV
Official portrait, 2022
BornMaryland, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1992–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldUnited 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
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Meritorious Service Medal (6)

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]

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

Jones 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

  1. 1 2 "Omar James Jones IV". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. 1 2 "Leadership: Deputy Commanding General". home.army.mil. April 7, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Major General Omar J. Jones IV (USA)". www.gomo.army.mil.
  5. 1 2 "Dr. Omar J. Jones III". The Baltimore Sun. December 9, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  6. 1 2 3 Trobridge, Tracy (February 9, 2017). "Glenelg High grad promoted to brigadier general in U.S. Army". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Samuel Omar Jones". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Benjamin Lanier Jones". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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