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James Laster was commissioned through the Platoon Leaders Course Program in 1978. In 1989 he was awarded the Leftwich Trophy for outstanding leadership. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: James B. Laster, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

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