Thomas Hensley Explained

Thomas Hensley
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Air Force
Branch Label:Branch
Serviceyears: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:War in Afghanistan
Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards:Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

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]

In May 2024, Hensley was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commander of the Sixteenth Air Force.[9] [10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pomerleau. Mark. New commander takes charge of Air Force’s information warfare unit. 2024-08-01. 2024-08-02. DefenseScoop.
  2. Web site: General Officer Assignments.
  3. Web site: Major General Thomas K. Hensley.
  4. https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1569381/brigadier-general-thomas-k-hensley/ BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS K. HENSLEY > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display
  5. Web site: PN132 – 24 nominees for Air Force, 117th Congress (2021–2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress . Congress.gov . 2021-02-22 . 2021-02-26.
  6. Web site: General Officer Announcements. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
  7. Web site: General Officer Announcements 2021 | Officer Assignments. February 24, 2021.
  8. https://www.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2001940089/ 180214-D-IF881-
  9. Web site: PN1754 — Maj. Gen. Thomas K. Hensley — Air Force. U.S. Congress. 2024-05-14 .
  10. Web site: General Officer Announcements. 2024-05-17. U.S. Department of Defense.