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lieutenant general 1977 -- present usa joint army improvised explosive device defeat organization eighth united states united states of america distinguished service medal , legion of merit -lrb- 5 -rrb- , service bronze star medal , defense superior service medal , meritorious medal service medal -lrb- 3 -rrb- , joint service commendation medal -lrb- , army commendation medal -lrb- 3 -rrb- , army achievement 2 medal combat infantryman badge , expert infantryman badge , parachutist -rrb- badge , ranger tab , joint staff identification badge , defense superior war on terrorism lieutenant general 20130724 ltg johnson hires.jpg john d. johnson
 john johnson
john d. johnson

lieutenant general john d. johnson has been director of the u.s. joint improvised explosive device defeat organization -lrb- jieddo -rrb- since july 2013 .
previously , he was the commanding general of the eighth u.s. army and the chief of staff for united nations command , combined forces command , and u.s. forces korea .
he has served in numerous command , staff , and teaching assignments throughout the world , including in germany , iraq , and south korea .
