ON THE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY
IN MEMORY OF A LIFE OF SERVICE On July 25, 2023, the Army lost Maj. Gen. Anthony Potts to a single- engine plane crash in Harford County, Maryland. At the time of his pass- ing, Potts was assigned to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, where he was preparing to retire.
Most recently, as the program executive officer for Command, Control and Communications ‒ Tactical (PEO C3T), Potts was critical in support- ing the advancement and design of the Army’s network of 2030 for Divi- sion as Unit of Action to reduce complexity and enable the speed and lethality required for large-scale combat operations.
His previous acquisition leadership positions included the program exec- utive officer for Soldier, where he and his team provided cutting-edge equipment to protect our warfighters. Potts also served as the deputy commanding general for U.S. Army Research, Development and Engi- neering Command, the senior commander for Natick Soldier Systems Center and numerous other leadership positions within ASA(ALT) commands. As an acquisition officer, he made numerous deployments to the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, fielding and sustaining critical battle- field systems.
Potts was commissioned a second lieutenant in Army aviation. He served as an attack helicopter platoon leader in Germany and served as commander of the U.S. Army's AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter Training Company. Potts was a rated AH-64 Apache instructor pilot with a combat tour in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
A highly decorated Army officer, his awards included the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Valor Device, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achieve- ment Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Saudi Kuwait Liberation Medal, Senior Aviator Badge, Air Assault Badge and Army Staff Badge.
Potts was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas, but spent his childhood in Kentucky. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Jennifer; his son, Taylor and daughter, Cynthia.
Potts served his country with distinction for more than 37 years. He touched the lives of many, not only as a dedicated and talented Soldier, but as a husband, father and friend. His loss is felt deeply by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center, Aber- deen Proving Ground, ASA(ALT) and Army communities, and he will be truly missed.
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Army AL&T Magazine
Fall 2023
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