Giovanni K. Tuck Explained

Giovanni K. Tuck
Allegiance:	United States
Serviceyears:	19872020
Rank:	Lieutenant General
Commands:	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]}

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1. Web site: Lt. Gen. Giovanni K. Tuck. Joint Staff. August 2018. August 24, 2020.
2. Web site: Barrett moves across the street, assumes command of 18th Air Force. https://web.archive.org/web/20180801115928/www.bnd.com/news/local/article215838520.html. 2018-08-01.
3. Web site: A new general is back at Scott for the fourth time. This time, he's in charge.. https://web.archive.org/web/20170602004238/www.bnd.com/news/local/article153845009.html. 2017-06-02.
4. Web site: Space Force Boss's Office Staffs Up. July 29, 2020.
5. Web site: Senate Confirms Air Force, Space Force Leaders. August 11, 2020.