Joseph F. Jarrard is a United States Army lieutenant general who is currently serving as the deputy commander of the United States Northern Command. He previously served as the Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau from September 2022 to June 2024.[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]
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| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Service years | 1988–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Georgia National Guard |
Conflicts | Iraq War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
| Relations | Lieutenant General James Jarrard (brother) |
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 was an Army lieutenant general.[6]
In July 2025, Jarrard was nominated for promotion to Lieutenant General and assignment as the deputy commander of United States Northern Command.[7][8]
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- ↑ "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. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. 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.
- ↑ "PN408 — Air Force, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". U.S. Congress. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Secretary of Defense General and Flag Officer Announcements for July 18, 2025". U.S. Department of Defense. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
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