In 2004, Dunwoody became the first woman to command the Combined Arms Support Command.
In 2004, Ann E. Dunwoody broke another glass ceiling when she became the first woman to command the Combined Arms Support Command at Fort Lee, Virginia. This position is critical in overseeing logistics and sustainment operations for the U.S. Army, highlighting the strategic importance of her appointment. Her leadership in this role emphasized her trailblazing contributions to advancing the operational effectiveness of the Army's logistical apparatus and paved the way for other women in these crucial leadership roles.