Vincent B. Barker | |
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Nickname(s) | Boyd [1] |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps (USMC) United States Army (USA) |
Years of service | 1981–1984 (USMC) 1987–2023 (USA) |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Army Sustainment Command – Army Reserve Element 757th Transportation Battalion (Railway) |
Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Vincent B. Barker is a retired United States Army major general who last served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Transportation Command. Previously, he served as the Deputy Inspector General of the United States Army. Barker did a last interview with his thoughts about his time in the U.S. Army and U.S. Transportation Command on May 8, 2023. It is posted on YouTube: "You Control Your Destiny"
His retirement ceremony was held at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois on May 19, 2023. The recording of the ceremony is on YouTube: Major General Vincent B. Barker Retirement Ceremony
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