Thomas K. Hensley is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as commander of the Sixteenth Air Force since August 1, 2024.[1] He most recently served as the vice commander of the Sixteenth Air Force. He previously served as the deputy director of operations for combat support of the National Security Agency.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Sixteenth Air Force 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing 544th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group 315th Training Squadron |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
In May 2024, Hensley was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commander of the Sixteenth Air Force.[9][10]
References
edit- ^ Pomerleau, Mark (August 1, 2024). "New commander takes charge of Air Force's information warfare unit". DefenseScoop. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "General Officer Assignments".
- ^ "Major General Thomas K. Hensley".
- ^ BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS K. HENSLEY > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display
- ^ "PN132 – 24 nominees for Air Force, 117th Congress (2021–2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress". Congress.gov. February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements 2021 | Officer Assignments". February 24, 2021.
- ^ 180214-D-IF881-{seq}
- ^ "PN1754 — Maj. Gen. Thomas K. Hensley — Air Force". U.S. Congress. May 14, 2024.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 17, 2024.
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