Reports are just coming in that the National Security Adviser for President Barack Obama, James Jones, has announced his resignation today. The resignation comes suddenly, and there has been no word as to the reason behind the resignation.

James Jones Jr. was announced as the National Security Adviser on December 1st, 2008, shortly after Obama won the election, and assumed the post on January 20th, 2009. The decision to pick Jones was surprising to many political analysts because Obama had only met him a few times before making the appointment. Jones served in the Marines for 40 years from 1967-2007. He has a long lists of awards and decorations by the US military, including a Navy Presidential Citation, a Combat Action Ribbon, a Humanitarian Service Medal, and NATO Meritorious Service Medal.

As time passes more details about his resignations, as well as who will replace him at the important post under President Obama, will likely surface.