Timothy Ray

Timothy M. Ray
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1985–2021
RankGeneral
CommandsAir Force Global Strike Command
Third Air Force
NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan
7th Bomb Wing
96th Bomb Squadron
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

Timothy Michael Ray[1] is a retired United States Air Force general who last served as the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command from August 21, 2018, to August 27, 2021.[2] He concurrently served as the commander of Air Forces Strategic – Air, United States Strategic Command. His two previous assignments were as the Deputy Commander, United States European Command, and as the Commander, Third Air Force. He previously served as the director of global power programs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, D.C.[3]

  1. ^ Polaris (PDF). Vol. XXVII. Colorado Springs, Colorado: United States Air Force Academy. 1985. p. 84. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  2. ^ MSgt Micky Pena (August 27, 2021). "Gen. Anthony J. Cotton takes command of Air Force Global Strike Command". Air Force Global Strike Command. Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs.
  3. ^ "Lieutenant General Timothy M. Ray". United States Air Force. Retrieved July 29, 2015.