CJS alum, J.J. Thompson ’93: Lawyer, leader, and U.S. Army brigadier general – News

Written by on May 28, 2022

Back in his days at Illinois State University, Jackie Thompson Jr. ’93 was an active member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and even played football his freshman year, earning a letter as a fullback and member of the special teams. Everyone called him J.J., as his friends still do. But these days, when he’s at work, he’s formally known as Brig. Gen. Jackie Thompson.

In December, it was announced—after a presidential nomination and confirmation by the United States Senate—that Thompson had been confirmed for the rank of brigadier . . .



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