Thomas S. Power

Thomas S. Power
General Thomas Sarsfield Power
Born(1905-06-18)June 18, 1905
New York City, New York
DiedDecember 6, 1970(1970-12-06) (aged 65)
Palm Springs, California[1]
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1929–1964
RankGeneral
CommandsStrategic Air Command
Air Research and Development Command
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal (2)

General Thomas Sarsfield Power (June 18, 1905 – December 6, 1970) was a United States Air Force officer who served as commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command from 1957-1964. He was an active military flier for more than 30 years.

  1. ^ "Gen. Thomas S. Power Dies; SAC Chief Under 3 Presidents". December 8, 1970. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012.