James Rupert Rhodes is a character in Iron Man also known as "War Machine." His abilities came from an advanced suit of armor, designed using technology from Stark Industries. Rhodes is the best friend of Tony Stark, whose Iron Man armor Rhodes has worn on several occasions.
Jim Rhodes: This isn't a game. You do not send civilian equipment into my active war zone. Do you understand me? Do you understand that? Tony Stark: It's not a piece of equipment. It's a suit. It's me!