Thomas E. Kunkel is a United States Air Force major general who is the commander of the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force. He was previously the deputy director for operations of the Joint Staff.[1][2][3][4][5]

Thomas E. Kunkel
Official portrait, 2021
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1994–present
RankMajor General
Commands heldNATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force
23rd Wing
609th Air and Space Operations Center
41st Rescue Squadron
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal (3)

References edit

  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.

  1. ^ "BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS E. KUNKEL". www.af.mil.
  2. ^ "Geilenkirchen welcomes new commanders for AWACS Team".
  3. ^ "23d Wing welcomes new commander". Moody Air Force Base. July 23, 2015.
  4. ^ "Behind enemy lines: The inside story of the heroes who rescued your next chief of staff". May 6, 2016.
  5. ^ daniel.demersseman@gaflnews.com, Daniel DeMersseman (July 11, 2017). "Moody AFB welcomes first female commander". Valdosta Daily Times.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 23rd Wing
2015–2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Wesley Hallman
Chief Air Force Legislative Liaison to United States House of Representatives
2017–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director for Operations of the Joint Staff (Operations Team Five)
2019–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force
2021–present
Incumbent