Jered P. Helwig (born c. 1972) is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commander of United States Transportation Command since July 2024. He most recently served as the commanding general of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command from 2022 to 2024.[1][2] He previously served as the director for logistics, engineering, and security cooperation of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.[3][4]

Jered Helwig
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1972 (age 51–52)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1994–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands8th Theater Sustainment Command
United States Army Transportation School
3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade
710th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (3)

In May 2024, Helwig was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of the United States Transportation Command.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Army theater sustainment commander on tackling tough logistics in Indo-Pacific". Defense News. October 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Major General Jered P. Helwig visited Purdue and presented a seminar to PMRI officers on April 10, 2024". College of Engineering - Purdue University.
  3. ^ "Maj. Gen. Jered Helwig". U.S. Army Pacific.
  4. ^ "Major General Jered P. Helwig - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
  5. ^ "PN1697 - 1 nominee for Army, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
  6. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 9, 2024.
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Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Transportation and Commandant of the United States Army Transportation School
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director for Logistics, Engineering, and Security Cooperation of the United States Indo-Pacific Command
2020–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command
2022–2024
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the United States Transportation Command
2024–present
Incumbent