Thomas D. Waldhauser

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Thomas D. Waldhauser
General Thomas D. Waldhauser in 2016
Born	(1953-12-16) December 16, 1953 (age 70) South St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1976–2019
Rank	General
Commands	United States Africa Command I Marine Expeditionary Force United States Marine Forces Central Command United States Special Operations Command Africa Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC)
Battles / wars	Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit for Valor Bronze Star Medal

Thomas David "Tom" Waldhauser (born December 16, 1953) is a retired United States Marine Corps general who was the Commander of United States Africa Command. He previously served as Director for Joint Force Development, J7 on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commanding General, United States Marine Forces Central Command. Waldhauser is an alumnus of Bemidji State University.^[1]