Edward W. Thomas Jr. is a retired United States Air Force major general and the current Chief Executive Officer of Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), the official nonprofit of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force dedicated to providing emergency financial assistance, education support, community programs and disaster relief to Airmen, Guardians and their families. Prior to his role at AFAS, he served as the Commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service and previously served as the Director of Public Affairs of the Air Force.[1][2][3][4]
Edward W. Thomas | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1990–2023 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Air Force Recruiting Service Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education 673rd Mission Support Group 341st Mission Support Squadron |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
References
edit- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL EDWARD W. THOMAS JR". www.af.mil.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Thomas takes command of Air Force Recruiting Service". Joint Base San Antonio.
- ^ "New Program to Deploy Generals as USAF, Space Force Ambassadors". January 8, 2021.
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