BRIGADIER GENERAL ANDREW J. THOMPSON IV
Brigadier General Andrew J. Thompson IV is the assistant adjutant general for Air and serves in the capacity of commander, Arkansas Air National Guard, located on Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
He is responsible for the tactical employment, administration, and training of the Air National Guard units.
He began his military career in 1970 when he joined the U.S. Air Force as an officer trainee. He completed Officer Training School as a distinguished graduate and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant.
In 1994 he became the first traditional guardsman to serve as vice commander of the 189th Airlift Wing.
General Thompson is a command pilot with more than 4,400 flying hours.
EDUCATION:
1970 Bachelor of business administration, University of Central Arkansas, Conway
1976 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
1980 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
1989 National Security Management Course
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. September 1970 - October 1971, student, undergraduate pilot training, Vance Air Force Base, Okla.
2. October 1971 - May 1973, pilot, C-141, 41st Military Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.
3. May 1973 - March 1974, aircraft commander C-141, 41st Military Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.
4. March 1974 - July 1974, student, Pilot Instructor Training, 43rd Flying Training Squadron, Craig Air Force Base, Ala.
5. July 1974 - April 1975, instructor pilot, 43rd Flying Training Squadron, Craig Air Force Base, Ala.
6. April 1975 - September 1976, flight commander, T-37, 43rd Flying Training Squadron, Craig Air Force Base, Ala.
7. September 1976 - November 1979, co-pilot, KC-135, 154th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
8. November 1979 - November 1984, pilot, KC-135, 154th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
9. November 1984 - November 1986, aircraft commander, KC-135, 154th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
10. November 1986 - February 1994, flight commander, C-130E, 154th Training Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
11. February 1994 - October 1996, vice commander, 189th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
10. October 1996 - April 1999, chief of staff, Headquarters Arkansas Air National Guard, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
11. April 1999 - present, assistant adjutant general for air, Headquarters Arkansas Air National Guard, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
FLIGHT INFORMATION:
Rating: Command pilot
Flight hours: More than 4,400
Aircraft flown: C-141, T-37, KC-135A/E, C-130E
Pilot wings from: Vance Air Force Base, Okla.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Vietnam Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Award with six oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with one hourglass device
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
Completed Officer Training School as a Distinguished Graduate
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Second Lieutenant Sep 10, 1970
First Lieutenant Mar 10, 1972
Captain Jun 10, 1974
Major May 17, 1981
Lieutenant Colonel Mar 14, 1987
Colonel Dec 4, 1993
Brigadier General Mar 2, 1998
(Current as of July 2000)
The date of publication
indicated on this biography reflects the most recent update. It does not necessarily
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