Paul J. Kern

Paul J. Kern
Official portrait, 2001
Born (1945-06-16) 16 June 1945
New Jersey, United States
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1967–2005
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited States Army Materiel Command
4th Infantry Division
2nd Brigade, 24th Infantry Division
5th Battalion, 32nd Armor Regiment
Battles / warsVietnam War
Gulf War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (5)
Purple Heart (3)
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Other workBoard of Directors, EDO Corporation

Paul John Kern (born 16 June 1945) is a retired United States Army general and businessman. He served as Commanding General of the United States Army Materiel Command from October 2001 to November 2004. He became President and Chief Operating Officer of AM General LLC on 1 August 2008.