Owen, who has been commander of the host unit at Robins Air Force Base since August of 2006, will be replaced by Maj. Gen. Polly Peyer, director of resource integration, office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support at the Pentagon.
No specific date or reason was given for the change of command.
In a statement released late Thursday, Owen said he was excited about the prospect of moving to Ohio as the command transforms and improves many of its logistics processes.
"But I will deeply miss the people and missions at Warner Robins ALC and Robins AFB," he said. "My family and I will miss Middle Georgia as we've made many friends here and in our previous tours at Robins."
Owen said he had the highest respect for Peyer, both as a friend and true professional.
He said Peyer is "ready for leadership of this key air logistics center."
Warner Robins ALC, the principal unit at Robins, employs some 15,000 military and civilian workers in providing worldwide management, support and overhaul for major aircraft weapon systems, avionics components and related software.
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