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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
Born: June 17, 1945, Wynnewood, Okla., U.S. (age 78) Role In: Iraq War. Tommy Franks (born June 17, 1945, Wynnewood, Okla., U.S.) 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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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 ...
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.
Tommy Franks succeeds General Anthony Zinni as commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on the 6th. As commander of CENTCOM, Franks is in charge of military operations for 25 countries in Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
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Interviews - U.s. Army General Tommy Franks | Campaign Against Terror | FRONTLINE | PBS. When you first heard about the September 11 terrorist attacks, what was going through your mind?...
Dec 8, 2004 · Tommy Franks, the former commander-in-chief, writes about his military career in “American Soldier.” Here's an excerpt. Create your free account or log in to save this article. Dec. 8, 2004,...
