Thomas Hensley

Thomas K. Hensley is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as commander of the Sixteenth Air Force since 1 August 2024.^[1] He most recently served as the vice commander of the Sixteenth Air Force. He previously served as the deputy director of operations for combat support of the National Security Agency.^{[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]}

Thomas Hensley
Official portrait, 2024
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1992–present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Sixteenth Air Force 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing 544th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group 315th Training Squadron
Battles / wars	War in Afghanistan Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal

In May 2024, Hensley was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commander of the Sixteenth Air Force.^[9][10]