James Patrick Work (born c. 1969) is a United States Army major general who serves as the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division. He previously served as director of operations, readiness, and mobilization of the Army.[1]

J. Patrick Work
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1969 (age 54–55)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1991–present
RankMajor General
Commands held82nd Airborne Division
3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division
Company C, 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

Work was commissioned from the United States Military Academy in 1995, where he was a member of the Black Knights Football team. He also graduated from the Marine Corps War College in 2016 and earned a Master of Public Policy Degree from Georgetown University in 2010.

In January 2021, Work was promoted to brigadier general. In December of 2023 he was promoted to major general.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ https://home.army.mil/liberty/application/files/4617/0057/7523/Brigadier_General_James_Pat_Work_Bio.pdf [bare URL]
  2. ^ "Major General James P. Work - General Officer Management Office".
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Commanding General (Support) of the 82nd Airborne Division
2020–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Operations, Readiness, and Mobilization of the United States Army
2021–2023
Succeeded by
Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division
2022–2023
Incumbent