James Andrews graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Class of 1970. He retired in 2001 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

James Andrews graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Class of 1970. He retired in 2001 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.




(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General James Edward Andrews, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Andrews and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General James Edward Andrews, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Andrews and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James Edward Andrews, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Inspector General, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and subsequently as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (Readiness, Training and Mobilization), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, D.C. from 1995 to 2001. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Andrews culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.