Tommy Franks

Tommy Ray Franks (born June 17, 1945) is a retired General in the United States Army, previously serving as the Commander-in-Chief of United States Central Command, overseeing United States Armed Forces operations in a 25-country region, including the Middle East. Franks succeeded General Anthony Zinni to this position on July 6, 2000 and served until his retirement on July 7, 2003. He is an alumnus of University of Texas at Arlington. He was succeeded by General John Abizaid.

Awards

General Franks' awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Distinguished Service Medal (two awards); Legion of Merit (four awards); Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and two oak leaf clusters; Purple Heart (two oak leaf clusters); Air Medal with Valor device; Army Commendation Medal with Valor device; and a number of U.S. and foreign service awards. He wears the Army Staff Identification Badge and the Aircraft Crewmember's Badge. He is a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. In late 2004, he was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Related Topics:
Defense Distinguished Service Medal - Distinguished Service Medal - Legion of Merit - Bronze Star Medal - Valor device - Oak leaf clusters - Purple Heart - Air Medal - Army Commendation Medal - Army Staff Identification Badge - Aircraft Crewmember's Badge - Order of the British Empire - Medal of Freedom

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