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. 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]

W. Thomas West
Major General West
Nickname(s)Tiny
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

During his career, West completed over 3500 flight hours (of which 343 were combat hours) piloting aircraft such as the A-7 and the F-100. Additionally, he served as a commander of both F-4 and F-16 units. West's awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Defense Superior Service Medal.[3]

Education

References

  1. "West, W. Thomas". Super Sabre Society. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  2. "Background info". Archived from the original on February 10, 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. "MAJOR GENERAL W. THOMAS WEST". Air Force. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  • "Official Profile". Archived from the original on February 10, 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)


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