BRIGADIER GENERAL KENNETH S. DOWD, USA
Director, J-4, Logistics, Engineering and Security Assistance, U.S. Pacific Command

Brigadier General Kenneth S. Dowd, United States Army, is the Director for Logistics, Engineering and Security Assistance, United States Pacific Command, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii.

Brigadier General Dowd was commissioned through the ROTC program upon graduation from Cumberland College, KY in 1979. His military education includes the Quartermaster Basic and Advance Course, Logistics Executive Development Course, United States Army Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College, and the United States Army War College. In addition, he holds a Masters Degree in Logistics Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.

Brigadier General Dowd has served in command and staff positions throughout his career to include: Tech Supply Officer in the 702nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division; Battalion Maintenance Officer and Commander Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th S&T Battalion, 4th Infantry Division; Research and Development Officer, CASCOM, FT. Lee, VA; Support Operations Officer and Executive Officer, 3rd Forward Support Battalion, Schweinfurt, Germany; Division Material Management Officer, Division Support Command, 3rd Infantry Division; Joint Logistics Plans Officer, USACOM, Norfolk, VA; and Commander, 299th Forward Support Battalion Schweinfurt , Germany. During this tour, the 299th deployed to Bosnia and provided the logistical support for the 2nd Brigade "Dagger" Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. Later he served as Chief, Logistics Operation Center, and DA DCSLOG, WASHINGTON D.C. In July of 2001 he assumed Command of the 1st Armored Division Support Command. During this timeframe his units deployed in support of Operation IRAQ FREEDOM. His most recent assignment was Executive Officer to the Army G4.

Brigadier General Dowd's awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with six oak leaf clusters, and the Army Achievement medal with four oak leaf clusters.

He is married, with two children.