James P. McCarthy
James P. McCarthy | |
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Official portrait as Deputy Commander in Chief, United States European Command | |
| Born | 7 March 1935 Canton, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1951–1990 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron 8th Air Force Commander in Chief European Command |
| Battles / wars | Cold War Korean War Vietnam War |
James P. McCarthy (born 7 March 1935) is a retired United States Air Force general. His last assignment before retirement was as Deputy Commander in Chief of the United States European Command. In retirement, McCarthy has served on a number of corporate and government advisory boards, as well as serving as the ARDI Professor of National Security at the United States Air Force Academy.