Thomas E. Kunkel is a retired United States Air Force major general who served as the commander of the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force. He also served as the deputy director for operations of the Joint Staff.[1][2][3][4][5]
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1994–2024 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force 23rd Wing 609th Air and Space Operations Center 41st Rescue Squadron |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (3) |
References
edit- ^ "BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS E. KUNKEL". www.af.mil.
- ^ "Geilenkirchen welcomes new commanders for AWACS Team".
- ^ "23d Wing welcomes new commander". Moody Air Force Base. July 23, 2015.
- ^ "Behind enemy lines: The inside story of the heroes who rescued your next chief of staff". May 6, 2016.
- ^ daniel.demersseman@gaflnews.com, Daniel DeMersseman (July 11, 2017). "Moody AFB welcomes first female commander". Valdosta Daily Times.
External links
edit- Media related to Thomas E. Kunkel at Wikimedia Commons