Gary Wayne Johnston
(October 21, 1964 – January 20, 2022)[1] was a United States Armymajor general who last served as the commanding general of the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) from June 2018 to July 2021. As commander of the direct reporting unit, he served as the overall mission commander for the Army's 17,500 operational intelligence forces and a key source of logistics and support to the United States Intelligence Community. Prior to leading INSCOM, he held various roles in Army intelligence supporting U.S. operations in primarily Southwest Asia.
Military career
In his 34-year career in the United States Army, Johnston held command at every level from company to two-star general. He served in outside the contiguous United States in Germany, Hawaii, and Afghanistan.
He was married to Army Brigadier General Amy E. Johnston (née Hannah), a public affairs officer whose tenure as the Army's Chief of Public Affairs was mired in controversy over her handling of the murder of specialist Vanessa Guillén,[9] and a survey of her leadership climate in which 97% of subordinates described as hostile, including concerns of sexual and racial harassment.[9][10] Amy Johnston retired in February 2022, after receiving a General Officer's Memorandum of Reprimand.[11]
Death
On January 20, 2022, Johnston killed himself;[7] an Army investigation is underway.[1] He is buried in section 81 of Arlington National Cemetery.[1]