Thomas J. Lopez

Admiral Thomas Joseph Lopez (born January 29, 1940) is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe from 1996 to 1998.

Slobodan Milošević with Admiral Thomas J. Lopez in Belgrade, 9 September 1996.

Awards and decorations

Surface Warfare Officer BadgeDefense Distinguished Service MedalNavy Distinguished Service Medal with one gold award starLegion of Merit with two award starsBronze Star with Combat VMeritorious Service Medal with award starNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V and award starNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with award starCombat Action RibbonNavy Presidential Unit CitationJoint Meritorious Unit Award with one bronze oak leaf clusterNavy Unit CommendationNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation with one bronze service starNavy Good Conduct MedalNational Defense Service Medal with service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalVietnam Service Medal with seven service starsNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with three service starsVietnam Gallantry Cross with bronze starVietnam Gallantry Cross Unit CitationVietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit CitationVietnam Campaign Medal