James J. Lindsay
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James Joseph Lindsay was a United States Army four-star general, and served as the first commander of the United States Special Operations Command.
Lindsay in 1986
Army distinguished service cross medal
XVIII Airborne Corps
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The XVIII Airborne Corps is a corps of the United States Army that has been in existence since 1942 and saw extensive service during World War II. The corps is designed for rapid deployment anywhere i
James J. Lindsay
…and Plans) for the 9th Infantry Division. As a general, Lindsay commanded the 82nd Airborne Division, the United States Army Infantry School, the XVIII Airborne Corps, the United States Readiness Command, and was the first Commander in Chief, United States Special Operations Command. General Lindsay retired 1 July…
The XVIII Airborne Corps command group, led by LTG (later GEN) Lloyd J. Austin, returns home from Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009