James Demeritt was commissioned in 1982 through the Air Force Officer Candidate School. In 2009 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, and in 2011 received his second star as a Major General.

James Demeritt was commissioned in 1982 through the Air Force Officer Candidate School. In 2009 he was appointed a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, and in 2011 received his second star as a Major General.


Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General James D. Demeritt, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Demeritt reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.