Thomas J. Lopez

Thomas J. Lopez
Admiral Thomas J. Lopez
Born (1940-01-29) January 29, 1940 (age 84)
Powellton, West Virginia
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1964–1998
RankAdmiral
CommandsAllied Forces Southern Europe
United States Naval Forces Europe
United States Sixth Fleet
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal

Admiral Thomas Joseph Lopez (born January 29, 1940) is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe from 1996 to 1998.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Slobodan Milošević with Admiral Thomas J. Lopez in Belgrade, 9 September 1996.
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