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Thomas E. Kunkel
U.S. Air Force general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Thomas E. Kunkel | |
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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) |
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