HJR 617 Summary

• Commends Lieutenant General James H. Pillsbury, a Huntsville, Alabama resident, for 38 years of service to the United States Army upon his retirement.

• Recognizes his educational background including a Bachelor of Arts in History from Trinity University and Master of Science in International Relations from Troy State University, plus military education at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and Army War College.

• Highlights his final assignment as Army Materiel Command's Deputy Commanding General at Redstone Arsenal (December 2008 onward) and previous roles including Commander of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (December 2003 to July 2007).

• Details his numerous military awards including the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal, and various other commendations and badges.

• Notes his leadership as "the godfather of life cycle management" where he organized 11,000 professionals and managed major logistics operations including equipment drawdown from Iraq and transfers to support the Afghanistan surge.