Thomas R. Olsen

Thomas R. Olsen
Born	(1934-06-28)June 28, 1934 Houston, Texas
Died	January 5, 2014(2014-01-05) (aged 79) Sumter, South Carolina
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Air Force
Rank	Major General
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Medal with 15 oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal

Thomas R. Olsen (June 28, 1934 – January 5, 2014) was a Major General in the United States Air Force.

Biography

Olsen was born in Houston, Texas in 1934.^[1] He died on January 5, 2014 at the age of 79.^[2][3]

Career

Olsen completed Squadron Officer School in 1964, Naval Command and Staff College in 1968, and Air War College in 1975. Olsen, from June 1983 to July 1985 was assigned to Headquarters U.S. Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, as deputy director for operations. He then served as assistant chief of staff for operations, Allied Forces Central Europe, Brunssum, Netherlands. In October 1987 he became chief of staff and deputy commander, 4th Allied Tactical Air Force, Heidelberg, West Germany. His retirement was effective as of November 1, 1991.

Awards he received include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with 15 oak leaf clusters, and Air Force Commendation Medal.

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