The U.S. Army Sustainment Command (ASC) on Arsenal Island has a new command team.
Maj. Gen. Eric Shirley formally assumed command of the ASC during a change-of-command ceremony Thursday, July 10, at Rock Island Arsenal, the location of ASC’s headquarters.
The ceremony also welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gusman, who now serves as ASC’s command sergeant major.
Maj. Gen. Shirley, who most recently served as the commanding general of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, succeeds then-Brig. Gen. John “Brad” Hinson in the position. Interim Executive Director Dan Reilly assumed responsibility for ASC when Brig. Gen. Hinson left in June to resume his position as deputy to the commanding general.
Maj. Gen. Shirley is the 14th commanding general of ASC.
CSM Gusman previously served as the command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He replaces Command Sgt. Maj. Jorge Escobedo, who was at ASC from June 2022 until this July.
CSM Escobedo is moving on to be the Department of the Army G-4 (Logistics) command sergeant major.
The ceremony was presided over by Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) deputy commanding general and acting commander. ASC falls under AMC and is a key part of the mission to deliver precision sustainment and materiel readiness to an expeditionary global force.
“Your three years as the ASC senior enlisted advisor have been nothing short of outstanding,”
Lt. Gen. Mohan said to CSM Escobedo as he addressed the crowd. “You consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, a deep understanding of sustainment, and a genuine care for soldiers and civilians of not only this unit, but everybody that you’ve been around. You have left a lasting impression and impact on those of us who call you their comrade.”
Lt. Gen. Mohan also offered glowing praise for Maj. Gen. Shirley. “There is nobody better to lead this organization,” he said. “And not only that, but you’ve got the support of a wonderful team. There’s nobody better to support you in leading this organization, and I have no doubt that you will inspire your teammates. You will challenge them, and you will lead them to even greater heights,” he added, addressing Maj. Gen. Shirley.
The major general brings more than 30 years of experience in Army logistics and sustainment operations to the command. His career has included key leadership roles such as commander of the 407th Army Field Support Brigade, chief of staff of Operation Warp Speed, and commander of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.
“We will be laser focused as a command team,” Maj. Gen. Shirley said of himself and CSM Gusman. “On caring for this workforce, engaging with our senior commanders around the world, and delivering ready combat formations, generating lethality, and enhancing the Soldier and family experiences our Army senior leaders expect from AMC.”
