Maj. Gen. Christopher Hughes is the new Commanding General at Fort Knox.
He assumes the position previously held by Maj. Gen. Peggy Combs, who was the post's first female commander. She'll be the new chief of staff of the Northern Command Headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Hughes comes to Fort Knox after serving a two year term as chief of staff for the Army's Pacific Command at Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
One of the Commanding General's major responsibilities is guiding the Cadet Command at Fort Knox.