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James J. (Jay) Burks ’89 promoted to Brigadier General


Last updated November 7, 2022

By Furman News


On June 1, 2015, James J. (Jay) Burks was promoted to Brigadier General in a ceremony conducted in Falls Church, VA. Burks graduated from Furman with a bachelor of arts in business administration.

He is the Director of Manpower, Personnel and Resources, and Chief of the Medical Service Corps, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General.

Read more about Brigadier General Burks.

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