Paul John Kern is a retired United States Army general and businessman. He served as Commanding General of the United States Army Materiel Command from October 2001 to November 2004. He became President and Chief Operating Officer of AM General LLC on August 1, 2008.
General Paul John Kern
United States Army Materiel Command
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.
Image: GEN Frank S. Besson Jr. final command portrait (cropped)
Image: Ferdinand J. Chesarek portrait
Image: Henry A Miley