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Tommy Ray Franks (born June 17, 1945) is a retired United States Army general. His last army post was as the Commander of the United States Central Command, overseeing United States military operations in a 25-country region, including the Middle East.
- Tommy Ray Bentley
- General
- 1965–2003
- United States Army
BIOGRAPHY + MILITARY CAREER. Tommy Franks was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, and grew up in Midland, Texas, where he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School one year ahead of First Lady Laura Bush. After two years at the University of Texas, he joined the United States Army, and in 1967, as a distinguished graduate of the Artillery Officer ...
Apr 29, 2024 · June 17, 1945, Wynnewood, Okla., U.S. (age 78) Role In: Iraq War. Tommy Franks (born June 17, 1945, Wynnewood, Okla., U.S.) is an American general who, as commander in chief of Central Command (Centcom; 2000–03), led U.S. forces in the overthrow of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan (2001) and of Ṣaddām Ḥussein in Iraq (2003). ( See Iraq ...
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General Franks serves on the boards of the University of Texas, Arlington and William Penn University. He is Co-Chair of the Flight 93 memorial foundation and serves as an Advisor to the Military Child Education Coalition, Operation Homefront Oklahoma, and the Southeastern Guide Dog Organization.
Mar 19, 2013 · March 19, 2013, 1:37 PM PDT. By World News. Jessica Lynch. Tommy Franks. 'Chemical Ali.' Tony Blair. Hans Blix. Ten years ago, as the war in Iraq began, these were names on front pages...
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Learn about the life and achievements of General Tommy Franks, the commander of US Central Command who led the war on terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq. Read his memoir, American Soldier, and visit his museum in Oklahoma.
General Tommy Franks, the commander of US forces in Afghanistan and Iraq under George W. Bush, shares his personal and professional experiences in this interview. He talks about his relationship with the President, his wife Cathy, and his views on the Middle East.
