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James B. Smith
US Air Force general & diplomat (born 1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James B. Smith (born 1952) is the former United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Selected by President Barack Obama, he was sworn in on September 16, 2009. He left his post on September 27, 2013.
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United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia | |
In office October 31, 2009[1] – September 27, 2013 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Ford M. Fraker |
Succeeded by | Joseph W. Westphal |
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Born | 1952 (age 71–72) Brooks, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Dr. Janet Breslin-Smith |
Alma mater | U.S. Air Force Academy Indiana University |
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Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1974–2002 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | Gulf War |
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Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Smith had served in a variety of executive positions with Raytheon Company involving corporate strategic planning, aircraft manufacturing, and international business development.