Colonel James A. Muskopf
Garrison Commander
Born and raised in Millstadt, IL, Colonel Jim Muskopf began his commissioned service in 1984, when he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY as a second lieutenant in the Aviation Branch. Following the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Flight School, and the AH-1S Cobra Qualification Course, his first tour of duty began with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), where he served as an Attack Section Leader, Attack Platoon Leader, Assistant Battalion and Brigade S-3. Following those assignments, he subsequently commanded A/3-101st Attack (Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm) and HHC, Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT).
Following his 101st Abn Div (AASLT) tour, Col. Muskopf moved to Fort Irwin, CA to serve as an Aviation Observer Controller, Operations Group at the National Training Center. Upon completion of Command and General Staff College and the AH-64A Qualification Course, he moved to Korea to become the S-3, 5-501st Attack Battalion, later re-designated 1-6 Cavalry Squadron, Camp Eagle. In 1996, Colonel Muskopf returned from Korea to the Pentagon and served as the Aviation Staff Officer, Office of the Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Department of the Army.
His next duty assignment was as the G-3 Aviation Officer, Headquarters, III Corps, Fort Hood, TX. Upon completion of the AH-64D Qualification Course, he assumed command of the 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Infantry Division where his battalion completed the Unit Fielding and Training Program and later deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2006, Colonel Muskopf graduated from the United States Army War College and then returned to the Pentagon to Headquarters, Department of the Army, G-3/5/7, Training Directorate serving in subsequent assignments as the Collective Training Division Chief and Assistant Director of Training until June 2010.
Colonel Muskopf holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy and Masters in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Order of St. Michael (Bronze Award).
