Gustave F. Perna
Gustave F. Perna (born April 15, 1960) is a retired United States Army four-star general who last served as the chief operating officer of the federal COVID-19 response for vaccine and therapeutics. He previously served as the chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed from July 2020 until the operation's duties and responsibilities were transferred to the White House COVID-19 Response Team in February 2021. As chief operating officer of COVID-19 response, he oversaw the logistics in the United States federal government's distribution of the vaccine to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate confirmed his nomination as chief operating officer on July 2, 2020, and he assumed the office shortly after.
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| Born | April 15, 1960 Rockaway, New Jersey |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1981–2021 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | United States Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command Defense Supply Center Philadelphia 4th Sustainment Brigade 64th Forward Support Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Perna previously served as the 19th commanding general of United States Army Materiel Command from September 30, 2016 to July 2, 2020. He also served for two years as the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, overseeing policies and procedures used by all United States Army logistic personnel throughout the world. Prior to joining the Army staff he served for two years as Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/4, United States Army Materiel Command.
Perna retired from the Army on July 2, 2021 after over 40 years of service.