Giovanni K. Tuck

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Giovanni K. Tuck
Lt. Gen. Giovanni K. Tuck (3).jpg
AllegianceFlag of the United States.svg United States
BranchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg United States Air Force
Service years1987–2020
Rank US Air Force O9 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant General
Commands 18th Air Force
Defense Logistics Agency
379th Air Expeditionary Wing
15th Airlift Wing
905th Air Refueling Squadron
Awards Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal

Giovanni K. Tuck is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the director for logistics of the Joint Staff. In his position, he integrates logistics planning and execution in support of global operations and assists the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in fulfilling his responsibilities. Prior to that, he was commander of the Eighteenth Air Force. [1] [2] [3]

In July 2020, Major General Sam C. Barrett, who replaced him as commander of the 18th Air Force, was nominated to succeed him as director for logistics of the Joint Staff. [4] [5]

References

  1. "Lt. Gen. Giovanni K. Tuck". Joint Staff. August 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2020.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  2. "Barrett moves across the street, assumes command of 18th Air Force". Archived from the original on August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  3. "A new general is back at Scott for the fourth time. This time, he's in charge". Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. "Space Force Boss's Office Staffs Up". July 29, 2020.
  5. "Senate Confirms Air Force, Space Force Leaders". August 11, 2020.

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