Gen McCoy assumes command of AF Global Logistics Support Center

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  • By JoAnne Rumple
  • Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) --  The commander of Air Force Materiel Command installed a new commander for the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center Nov. 13 in ceremonies at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

During those ceremonies Gen. Bruce Carlson, who leads AFMC, AFGLSC's parent unit, awarded command of the center to Maj. Gen. Gary T. McCoy. General McCoy replaces Col. H. Brent Baker, Sr., who had commanded the center since its inception as a provisional headquarters in May 2007.

AFGLSC is the Air Force hub for supply chain management.  Personnel there network logistics experts from around the Air Force to link wholesale and retail logistics and to integrate and oversee all logistic processes, technology and resources. 

The center commander, whose goal is to deliver end-to-end warfighter support more rapidly and at reduced cost, oversees an organization which includes two wings, a group, and other units located at Scott AFB; Tinker AFB, Okla.; Wright-Patterson AFB; Hill AFB, Utah; Robins AFB, Ga.; Gunter AFS, Ala.; and Langley AFB, Va.

General McCoy comes to the center from Headquarters Air Force, where he'd been director of logistics readiness in the office of the deputy chief of staff for logistics, installations and mission support.

Colonel Baker, who helped develop the center from concept to reality, is staying on as the vice commander.

"We've been working toward the day when our plans for a two-star general officer as commander could come to fruition," Colonel Baker said. "We're really excited that we're going to be led by the senior logistics readiness officer in the Air Force. He's been involved with the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center since the beginning and is the perfect individual to lead us as we move forward.

"I really want to thank my team for all their support during the last 18 months," Colonel Baker added. "Without that dedication and hard work, we'd never have finished melding this organization together."

About his new command, General McCoy said, "The last couple of years at the Pentagon have been challenging, exciting and productive. I leave behind a great team of logistics readiness Airmen who are leaning forward to support the greatest Air Force in the world. 

"At the same time, I really look forward to leading the center," he said. "I'm extremely proud of all the hard work and progress made by Colonel Baker and his team and will continue to build on the progress they've made. I am truly honored to join the outstanding men and women of AFGLSC and feel especially privileged to command the Air Force's premier global supply chain management activity."

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