Thomas J. Lopez
Thomas J. Lopez | |
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Born |
Powellton, West Virginia | January 29, 1940
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1964 - 1998 |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Admiral Thomas Joseph Lopez is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCUSNAVEUR/CINCSOUTH) from 1996 to 1998.
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Slobodan Milošević with U.S. Admiral Thomas J. Lopez in Belgrade, 9 September 1996.
Awards and decorations
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Surface Warfare Officer Badge | ||
Defense Distinguished Service Medal | Navy Distinguished Service Medal with one gold award star | Legion of Merit with two award stars |
Bronze Star with Combat V | Meritorious Service Medal with award star | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V and award star |
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with award star | Combat Action Ribbon | Navy Presidential Unit Citation |
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf cluster | Navy Unit Commendation | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with one bronze service star |
Navy Good Conduct Medal | National Defense Service Medal with service star | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Vietnam Service Medal with seven service stars | Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with three service stars | Vietnam Gallantry Cross with bronze star |
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation | Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation | Vietnam Campaign Medal |
References
- ↑ "Admiral Thomas J". Mrfa.org. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ "News Release: Flag Officer Announcement". Defense.gov. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ "Vice Admiral Thomas J. Lopez, U.S. Navy". Osd.dtic.mil. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ "Southwest Region Navy Compass | Naval Support Activity Monterey". Navycompass.com. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ "Commander in Chief US Naval Forces Europe - Lists of Commanding Officers and Senior Officials of the US Navy". History.navy.mil. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ "US NAVY Sixth Fleet Commanders". Usslittlerock.org. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
- ↑ "Naval Postgraduate School - Hall of Fame". Nps.edu. Retrieved 2012-09-14.
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