[TheWasteLand]

Good for him. He must be tall to be Jordan's "big" brother. Kidding.

[ChadGore]

I love success stories.

[Lurker]

It seems Mrs. Jordan managed to raise two extraordinary individuals. My hat is off to her.

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[alaskamomma]

Thank you James Jordon, for your honorable service. We appreciate it..

[BTCM]

A real class act. I wish him fair winds and following seas in his retirement.

[RightOnline]

God bless you, Sgt. Maj. Jordan. While your brother is a phenomenal individual and has rightfully become a sports legend, what you gave to your country was FAR more valuable ......and appreciated.

[Kimmers]

Thank you for this post....what a neat family, both men have had extraordinary impact on peoples lives....

[Sandy]

Command Sergeant Major James R. Jordan

Sergeant Major James R. Jordan's most recent assignment was Command Sergeant Major of the 327th Signal Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, since September 1998. He was born in Rose Hill, North Carolina, on 13 September 1957. His military career began in June 1975 where he attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He received Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in the Signal Corps at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

His CONUS assignments include the 24th Trans Co, Fort Eustis, Virginia; 2/6 Cav, Fort Knox, Kentucky; 1/20 FA, Fort Carson, Colorado; 2/5 FA, Fort Riley, Kansas; CECOM, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey; 327th Signal Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Command Sergeant Major Jordan has served four overseas tours, these include the 304th Signal Battalion, Republic of Korea; 271st Avn Co, Camp Humphreys, Korea; 2D Eng Bn, 2ID, Camp Pelham, Korea; and 2/5 FA, Neu Ulm, Germany.

Command Sergeant Major Jordan has served in every noncommissioned officer leadership position to include Team Chief, Operations Sergeant, First Sergeant, and Command Sergeant Major. His military schools include training at the Transportation Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Course, Fort Eustis, Virginia; numerous signal electronic schools; ANCOC; First Sergeants Course; and the Sergeants Major Academy. Command Sergeant Major Jordan is working toward a degree in Business Administration.

His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (4th Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Commendation Medal (10th award); Army Achievement Medal (5th award); Humanitarian Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Service Ribbon; NCO Professional Development Ribbon (4th award); and Good Conduct Medal (7th award). He also earned the Army Parachute Qualification Badge as a First Sergeant.

[AmericanMade1776]

Thank you for your exemplary service to our Country, James Jordan ! Who is Michael Jordan? (just kidding)

[synbad600]

Rush was saying (yesterday?) that Michael is a huge Dem and when approached he declined to lend his name for support to their party b/c Republicans buy Nikes too.

Too bad more "celebs" don't follow his lead. Not b/c of their (lack of) stature, but just so we don't have to listen to them!

[Guenevere]

God bless James Jordan!

[EDINVA]

Wonderful story! In this era of "Celebrity Gods" comprised of singers, actors and athletes, I often asked: who was the valedictorian in Michael Jordan's high school class? Anyone know? Little did I know that away from the spotlight MJ's own brother was forging a magnificent career in the Army.

[gramho12]

Now, THIS man is a hero, and should be to our kids.

Have a great retirement, Mr. Jordan - you deserve it.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Standing tall and looking good.

HOORAH, CSM James Jordan!

[Samwise]

I'm impressed.

Congratulations and Thank You, Mr. James Jordan.

[Boris99]

31 years of service is actually 11 more years than required for retirement, not 1 as the article indicates.

[geezerwheezer]

Congratulations to a well deserved and earned retirement. I hope the wind is always to your back. Thanks for your proud service and thank you for being a true American hero.

[Dustbunny]

Uplifting.

GOD be with him and his family.

[SAMS]

I worked with (then) SSG Jordan in Korea, he was a great hard working NCO then and a looks like he still is! It's so nice to see that hard work and dedication still gets recognition.

[hsalaw]

he chose to stay and accompany his unit on a yearlong tour of duty in Iraq

This fine man is a recruiting ad all by himself. God bless him and his family.