Son of General Flagg
| G.I. Joe character | |
| General Flagg | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | G.I. Joe |
| Specialty | G.I. Joe General |
| File name | Flagg III, James Longstreet |
| Birthplace | Alexandria, VA |
| SN | 212-9820-GU95 |
| Rank | O-7 |
| Primary MOS | Chief Strategic Commander |
| Secondary MOS | General Commander |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
General Flagg was released as part of the "A Real American Hero" toyline in 1992. James Longstreet Flagg III, born in Alexandria, Virginia, is the son of General Lawrence Flagg. He is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, and in a short time, he is able to rise up to the rank of Brigadier General. The figure was repainted and released as part of the "Battle Corps" line in 1993, and both figures came with an armored catapult that actually could shoot small projectiles.
According to his filecard, he always liked to be "in the thick of it" instead of shouting orders from a comfortable position. When leading his troops into a fight, he needs "devastating personal weapons", which is why he prefers the G.I. Joe "Brawler" vehicle. His strategies on battlefield have twice earned him the medal of valor and countless decorations, as he carries on his family's proud military tradition. His personal motto is: "I didn't reach the rank of general by standing in the shadows. I got out and earned it on the front lines".
He currently holds an honorary position with the G.I. Joe Team, though his primary role tends to be behind the scenes, warding off any machinations of administrators who would interfere with G.I. Joe operations. In the few instances that have called for it though, General Flagg has demonstrated the tenacity and character of his father, risking his neck alongside the men and women he's leading.
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