W. Thomas West

Walter Thomas West (born May 14, 1943)[1] was a Major General in the U.S. Air Force. His last post was to serve as the Commander of the 19th Air Force, Air Education and Training Command at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas.

W. Thomas West
Major General West
Born (1943-05-14) May 14, 1943
Headland, Alabama
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1966-1997
RankMajor General
Commands heldThe 19th Air Force, Air Education and Training Command
Battles/warsVietnam War
Gulf War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal

Prior to that position he served Deputy Director for operations for the U.S. Pacific Command, and as Commander of the 57th Fighter Weapons Wing at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.[2]

Education

References

  1. "Background info". Archived from the original on February 10, 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2009.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  • "Official Profile". Archived from the original on February 10, 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2009.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)


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