 Patriot
James G. Richards (Jim) is a native of Western Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) with a Bachelor of Science degree in education
and a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern
California.... Lieutenant Colonel
Richards entered the Army in 1969 thru the ROTC program at IUP and culminated at
Fort Meade Maryland in 1989 as the Chief Aviation Resource Management Director that
evaluated aviation programs for reserve and National Guard units from Virginia to
Maine. His assignments included: Air Cavalry pilot in Vietnam, helicopter instructor
pilot at Fort Rucker Alabama, Armor Company commander Germany, Air Cavalry Troop
commander at Fort Campbell Kentucky, Army Aviation Staff Officer at the Pentagon
and Aviation Officer at Fort Meade Maryland.... His military decorations include:
Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal w/3 OLC, the Air Medal
(22nd award) two with V devise for heroism and the Army Commendation Medal. He also
has the Master Army Aviator Badge and the Army General Staff Badge. |