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Frank S. Besson Jr.
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Frank Schaffer Besson Jr., was a United States Army general who most notably served as the first commander of the US Army Materiel Command.
General Frank S. Besson Jr.
General Frank S. Besson Jr.
Besson in 1969.
Besson in 1969.
Grave of Besson and his first two wives in Section V of West Point Cemetery
Grave of Besson and his first two wives in Section V of West Point Cemetery
The USAV General Frank S. Besson Jr. unloading cargo during an exercise at Camp Lejuene
The USAV General Frank S. Besson Jr. unloading cargo during an exercise at Camp Lejuene
United States Army Materiel Command
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The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the primary provider of materiel to the United States Army. The Command's mission includes the management of installations, as well as maintenance and parts distribution. It was established on 8 May 1962 and was activated on 1 August of that year as a major field command of the U.S. Army. Lieutenant General Frank S. Besson, Jr., who directed the implementation of the Department of Army study that recommended creation of a "materiel development and logistics command", served as its first commander.
General Charles R. Hamilton assumes command of AMC from General Edward M. Daly on 16 March 2023.
General Charles R. Hamilton assumes command of AMC from General Edward M. Daly on 16 March 2023.
Image: GEN Frank S. Besson Jr. final command portrait (cropped)
Image: GEN Frank S. Besson Jr. final command portrait (cropped)
Image: Ferdinand J. Chesarek portrait
Image: Ferdinand J. Chesarek portrait
Image: Henry A Miley
Image: Henry A Miley