Thomas E. Kunkel

Thomas E. Kunkel
Official portrait, 2024
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1994–2024
RankMajor General
CommandsNATO 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)

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

  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. ^ [email protected], Daniel DeMersseman (July 11, 2017). "Moody AFB welcomes first female commander". Valdosta Daily Times.