Quartermaster Commandant

Colonel Kevin W. Agness

Quartermaster Commandant | June 2025 - Present

Colonel Kevin Agness received his commission through Army ROTC at the University of Washington in 1999.

COL Agness’ initial assignment was with the 173^d Airborne Brigade in Vicenza, Italy, where he served as the Maintenance Platoon Leader and Shop Officer in the 501^st Forward Support Company (FSC).

In 2003, he participated in Operations NORTHERN WATCH and IRAQI FREEDOM, including the 173^d airborne assault into Northern Iraq.

In 2004, COL Agness was assigned to the 307^th Forward Support Battalion (FSB), 82^d Airborne Division, where he served as an Assistant Operations Officer and Maintenance Company Commander. While in command, he deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In 2006, COL Agness assumed command of Fox Company (FSC), 2^nd Battalion, 504^th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and deployed to Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.

As a Major, COL Agness returned to the 307^th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) to serve as the Battalion Operations Officer (S3). In 2009, he transitioned to the 1^st Brigade Combat Team, 82^d Airborne Division, to serve as the brigade’s Logistics Officer (S4).

While assigned to the Pentagon from 2012 to 2016, COL Agness served as the Executive Officer to the Director for Logistics (J-4), the Joint Staff, and then as the Deputy Director for the Logistics Initiative Group in the Army G-4.

From 2016 to 2018, COL Agness commanded the 2^nd BSB, 2^d Stryker Brigade Combat Team, at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. From 2018 to 2020, COL Agness commanded 6^th Battalion (Sustainment), 2^nd Security Force Assistance Brigade, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In 2019, he deployed to Operation RESOLUTE SUPPORT and served as the Logistics Advisor to the Afghan Army G-4. COL Agness commanded 4^th Division Sustainment Brigade, at Fort Carson, Colorado from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, he deployed to Poland in support of Operation EUROPEAN ASSURE, DETER, and REINFORCE. Following brigade command, COL Agness transitioned to Fort Cavazos, Texas to serve as the III Armored Corps G-4. Most recently, COL Agness served as the Executive Officer to the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

COL Agness’ military education ranges from the Infantry Officer Basic Course through Senior Service College. His civilian education includes a Master of Business Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Kansas and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Eisenhower School of National Security and Resource Strategy.

His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legon of Merit (Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star Medal (Three Oak Leaf Clusters), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (Four Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (Two Oak Leaf Clusters), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (with Arrowhead), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Service Medal, the Master Parachutist Badge (with Bronze Star), the Pathfinder Badge, the Combat Action Badge, and the German Parachutist Badge.