James A. Winnefeld, Jr.
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James A. Winnefeld, Jr.
James Alexander "Sandy" Winnefeld, Jr. is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the ninth Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from August 4, 2011 to July 31, 2015. He previously served as the fourth Commander, U.S. Northern Commandand the 21st Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Commandfrom May 19, 2010 to August 3, 2011. Prior to that, Winnefeld served as Director for Strategic Plans and Policy, The Joint Staff which he concurrently served as the Senior...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoldier
Date of Birth24 April 1956
CountryUnited States of America