James Adams III Archives

Screenshot of Lt. Gen. James Adams speaking during an assumption of directorship ceremony at DIA headquarters, Feb. 20, 2026.

‘Rainman’ takes charge of DIA

In his new role as DIA director, Lt. Gen. James Adams will lead a workforce of more than 16,000 personnel tasked with providing intel support to warfighters,…

Feb 20, 2026 By Jon Harper

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Maxime Thouy, a Massachusetts native, infantry Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, shouts orders during a company supported attack as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-26 at Range 400, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 26, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damian Oso)

The Marine Corps passed its third audit and is testing how AI, automation can make the process easier

Lt. Gen. James Adams, deputy commandant for programs and resources, said the Marine Corps is involved in six pilot programs related to AI and automation.

Feb 10, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James H. Adams III, Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, gives remarks at a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 27, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Brianna Davidson)

Trump taps Marine general as DIA director

If confirmed, Lt. Gen. James Adams III would lead a 16,500-person workforce tasked with providing intelligence support to the Defense Department, including advising Pete Hegseth and chairman…

Jan 20, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence