HR 613 Summary

• Commends Lieutenant General James H. Pillsbury, a resident of Huntsville, Alabama, for exceptional professional achievement and service upon his retirement from the United States Army after 38 years of service.

• Recognizes his educational credentials including a Bachelor of Arts in History from Trinity University and a Master of Science in International Relations from Troy State University, plus military education from the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Transportation Officer Advanced Course, Army Command and General Staff College, and Army War College.

• Documents his military career including commission as a second lieutenant in May 1973, service with the 2nd Battalion 47th Infantry at Fort Lewis, and command positions including Commander of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (December 2003 to July 2007) and Army Materiel Command Deputy Commanding General at Redstone Arsenal (December 2008 to retirement).

• Acknowledges his numerous military decorations including the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Medal, and various identification badges.

• Notes his significant achievement in transforming aviation and missile maintenance for the entire Army and managing the logistics drawdown from Iraq and equipment transfer to Afghanistan.