Tommy Franks

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General Tommy Ray Franks, United States Army, KBE, (born 17 June 1945 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma) is a retired General in the United States Army. His last Army post was as the Commander of the 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 6 July 2000 and served until his retirement on 7 July 2003. Franks was ... more
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  • Jun 17, 1945 (age 64 years)

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  • Tommy Ray Franks,
  • General Tommy Ray Franks,
  • Tommy General (ret) Franks

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  • an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors
  • performance of outstanding services and achievements
  • bravery
  • achievement while participating in aerial flight
  • Wounded in duty
  • performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States
  • heroism
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  • Dec 2005
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  • Jul 6, 2000
  • 1967
  • 1965
  • 2003
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  • 1971
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