Tommy R. Franks

General Tommy Franks Retired From The Army On August 1, 2003. Commissioned A Second Lieutenant In 1967 As A Distinguished Graduate Of The Artillery Officer Candidate School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, He Was Assigned To The 9Th Infantry Division, Republic Of Vietnam. He Also Served As An Assistant Division Commander During Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. General Franks Has Been Awarded Three Defense Distinguished Service Medals, Two Distinguished Service Medals, And Four Legion Of Merit Awards. His Other Decorations Include Three Purple Hearts, Three Bronze Stars, An Air Medal, And An Army C