James Lukeman was commissioned through the NROTC program at the University of Notre Dame upon graduation in 1980. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Brigadier General.

James Lukeman was commissioned through the NROTC program at the University of Notre Dame upon graduation in 1980. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Brigadier General.


Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General James W. Lukeman, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Lukeman reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.