"Tony" Thomas III, represents a change because he comes straight from the Pentagon and brings that big … Thomas was born in Pennsylvania on October 6, 1958 and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1980. Doesn’t matter. Soldiers who earn the Ranger tab at Ranger school are entitled to be called Rangers, regardless of what unit they end up with. Dave Letterman is among the many Hollywood figures sharing his grief following the death of Emmy-winning actor Jay Thomas.. Thomas, known … And a former SOCOM commander called him on it. Thomas crossed over from the special operations realm into the conventional warfare realm when he was selected by Lieutenant General Mark P. Hertling, then-commander of the 1st Armored Division, to be his deputy commander during the Iraq War, from 2007 to 2008. Cotton is a Ranger. Thomas has been working counterterrorism operations for most of his career. Wonder how it felt to be a dumbass Democrat called out by a former Special Operations Commander for acting like a juvenile? But when lying leftist rag Salon accused him of stolen valor, Jason Crow, a Democrat Congressman, also a veteran, picked up on it and started a feud. After his tenure in the 1st Armored Division came to an end Thomas returned to special operations. A 1980 West Point graduate, Thomas has also served with the 75th Ranger Regiment and was a troop commander, squadron operations officer, unit executive officer and squadron commander within Joint Special Operations Command. Gen. Thomas and his wife Barbara have two sons, both of whom are United States Military Academy graduates, Tony (Class of 2007) and Michael (Class of 2008). He never said he was in the Ranger Regiment. Of course not. Scurrilous attack. He was appointed to the position in December 2014. President & Chief Executive Officer Tony Thomas is president and chief executive officer of Windstream. From 2000 to 2002, he served as commanding officer of the 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. — Tony Thomas (@TonyT2Thomas) January 24, 2021. Tommy Oliver is a fictional character and the overarching main protagonist of the American live-action television franchise Power Rangers.He is best known as being the original Green Ranger and the first evil Ranger who fought and nearly defeated the original Power Rangers while under the … I’ve interviewed @SenTomCotton almost weekly for 8 years. Never claimed to have served in a Ranger unit. First, wear your beret correctly. “Tony” Thomas… “You’ll leave Victory Pond today with a small piece of cloth on your shoulder, but more importantly, you carry the title of Ranger from here on out.”. In 1992, Thomas volunteered for and completed a specialized selection course for assignment to 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, also known as Delta Force. Thomas was then a Ranger company commander. He earned a Bronze Star in combat. Thomas graduated early from Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio, where he grew up, to pursue his dream of being a Ranger, which he achieved, earning his tab as a 19-year-old. Leftists spent the weekend smearing Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), a two-time war veteran, after Salon, a progressive news outlet, reported that he prevaricated about being an Army Ranger. Don’t hold your breath. Dr. Thomas "Tommy" Oliver was a student at Angel Grove High School who was brainwashed by Rita Repulsa to become the Green Ranger and fought the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Will @Salon issue a correction? He led the first Ranger contingent into Afghanistan after the September … Need you to focus on more important things for the good of the nation. He participated in numerous combat operations during his career, such as Operation Urgent Fury 1983, Operation Just Cause in 1989, Gulf War in 1991, and since 2001 the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thomas was then assigned as a company commander with 3rd Ranger Battalion. But serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment and earning the Ranger tab are two totally separate things. Gen. Raymond A. Sign up for our Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children newsletter and check out our shop while you’re there! Need you to focus on more important things for the good of the nation. General Raymond Anthony Thomas III (also known as Tony Thomas; born October 6, 1958)[1][2] is a retired general officer of the United States Army and former commander of the United States Special Operations Command. Staff Sergeant Keni Thomas, country music singer who served in the 3rd Battalion as part of Task Force Ranger. A Salon reporter accused him of stolen valor for claiming to be a Ranger. 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Clarke now helms SOCOM", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Raymond_A._Thomas&oldid=1019030188, College of Naval Command and Staff alumni, United States Army personnel of the Gulf War, United States Army personnel of the Iraq War, United States Army personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present), Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 April 2021, at 04:37. ... 1st Ranger Battalion. Second, you are a Congressman now, act like it. Senator Tom Cotton is a combat veteran who served with the 101st Airborne on two tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan 2006, 2008. “We are a command at war, and will remain so for the foreseeable future,” Army Gen. Tony Thomas, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), said at the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities hearing. Thomas graduated early from Fairmont High School in Kettering, Ohio, where he grew up, to pursue his dream of being a Ranger, which he achieved, earning his tab as a 19-year-old. The video starring Crenshaw, a Republican who represents Texas' 2nd District, is called "Georgia Reloaded" and follows a … https://t.co/hISOxRY2Ci. This is a dumb debate (feel pretty qualified to say that). He’s rightly proud of his service w/ 101st in Baghdad and w/ The Old Guard and of his Ranger Tab for Ranger School but never confused units or his service. Every year between 2001 and 2013 (minus his time in Iraq with the 1st Armored Division in 2007), Thomas deployed to Afghanistan as part of various special operations units. This is a dumb debate (feel pretty qualified to say that). Thomas said about 8,000 special operations forces are currently deployed in more than 80 countries. After completion of Infantry Officer Advanced Course in early 1986, he was assigned as Assistant S-3, Plans/Liaison Officer with 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning [3][7] Every year between 2001 and 2013 (minus his time in Iraq with the 1st Armored Division in 2007) Thomas deployed to Afghanistan as part of various special operations units. “Tony” Thomas III, a long-time member of the special operations community, was appointed to command the U.S. Special Operations Command on March 30, 2016. During that tour the division worked alongside Arabs and Kurds and despite the difficult relationship between the ethnic groups Thomas was praised by Hertling for "his ability to quickly fuse intelligence" adding, "He helped us fight better." My conversation with Brigadier General Craig Nixon (USA, Ret. Senator Cotton graduated from Ranger School, which earned him the Ranger Tab, but went on to serve with the 101st Airborne. After the Rangers freed him from Rita's spell, Zordon created the White Ranger powers as a replacement for the depletion of the Green Ranger's energy. After completion of Infantry Officer Advanced Course in early 1986, he was assigned as Assistant S-3, Plans/Liaison Officer with 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia until 1987. [4] In a ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on March 30, 2016 Thomas took command of USSOCOM and received his fourth star. Sean Parnell, a decorated combat veteran, also weighed in on the matter, writing: “This is a BS line of attack on @SenTomCotton . [3] As a major general, Thomas was in charge of all United States and NATO special forces in Afghanistan from 2012 until 2013. But it didn’t stop there (naturally) because Jason Crow, a Democrat Congressman newly elected in Colorado, decided to dig himself another hole. General Paul LaCamera, commanded a number of units including the 3rd Ranger Battalion, the 75th Ranger Regiment, XVIII Airborne Corps, and Combined Joint Task Force – … About 80 Rangers from the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment stood quietly in formation in the Memorial Courtyard at Hunter Army Airfield at an afternoon ceremony Jan. 21 … Democrats have a nasty habit of picking fights when they don’t know what they are talking about, and try to smear Republicans in their own smug, arrogant manner. Thomas was born in Pennsylvania on October 6, 1958 and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1980. [6] From 2010 until 2012 Thomas served as the deputy commander of Joint Special Operations Command. ), former commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment put the slander on @SenTomCotton down this AM. Our new Instagram account is here. He called Panama JSOC’s “graduation event.” ... Top: Former SOCOM Commander General Raymond A. You and @SenTomCotton get together and work like “Ranger buddies.” https://t.co/9r3vCjGOXt. Tony has 14 jobs listed on their profile. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Copyright © 2021 Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. [4], After commanding special forces units in Afghanistan, Thomas was promoted to lieutenant general and was reassigned to CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia where he served as the Associate Director of the Central Intelligence Agency for Military Affairs. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and was commissioned an infantry second lieutenant upon graduation in 1980. You and @SenTomCotton get together and work like “Ranger buddies.”, First, wear your beret correctly. Tony Thomas is a retired Army General and former SOCOM commander. Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series 1993–2001) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Thomas was a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. [4] He led a Ranger Rifle platoon from A Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion during the Invasion of Grenada in 1983, that was dropped from an MC-130 onto a landing strip in Grenada. Tony Thomas is a retired Army General and former SOCOM commander. [1] [3] Thomas was a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. [3] In August 2014, Thomas replaced Joseph Votel as the commander of Joint Special Operations Command. — Tony Thomas (@TonyT2Thomas) January 24, 2021 Members of both the 75th Ranger Regiment and graduates of U.S. Army Ranger School are routinely referred to as “Rangers,” sometimes interchangeably by service members. Please note that Parler is currently off line, and the Instagram account is brand new as of January 13. Thomas has been in command of Joint Special Operations Command since July of 2014. Jun 2000 – Jun 2002 2 years 1 month. Votel was promoted to four-star general and replaced Admiral William H. McRaven as the commander of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Please share the new account. Featured photo: Tom Cotton in the 101st Airborne. (Breitbart). [8] General Thomas retired from active duty on March 29, 2019. @SenTomCotton went to Ranger School and fought with the 101st Airborne. In 1989, during the Invasion of Panama, he led his Ranger Rifle Company in another combat jump.[5]. Both the reporter for Salon and Jason Crow owe Senator Cotton a huge apology. Yes, Facebook-Instagram took us down again. That “small piece of cloth” is not about a unit, it’s a sign of certain skills – graduating Ranger School is a major accomplishment. Wonder how it felt to be a dumbass Democrat called out by a former Special Operations Commander for acting like a juvenile? There is no evidence Tom Cotton has ever dishonored the Army by questioning another soldier’s service. In June 1995 Thomas earned a master's degree from the Naval Command and Staff College in Newport, Rhode Island followed by assignment as Executive Officer, 2nd Ranger Battalion from June 1995 to July 1996. Gen. Thomas is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. Tom Cotton does not emphasize his Ranger status in his long and storied service record, which includes tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and earning the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Ranger Tab. He led a Ranger Rifle platoon from A Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion during the Invasion of Grenada in 1983, that was dropped from an MC-130 onto a landing strip in Grenada. Salon called Senator Cotton a liar. Not once has he ever claimed to serve with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Gen. Thomas is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. My conversation with Brigadier General Craig Nixon (USA, Ret. Second, you are a Congressman now, act like it. Crow served in the 75th Ranger regiment after he served with the 82nd Airborne – must have made him an arrogant elitist. There are 2 ways to qualify for the Ranger Hall of Fame. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and was commissioned an infantry second lieutenant upon graduation in 1980. Thomas was born in Pennsylvania on October 6, 1958 and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1980. —Tony Thomas (@TonyT2Thomas) December 14, 2020. ), former commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment put the slander on @SenTomCotton down this AM. Clarke, 56, who takes over from retiring Army Gen. Raymond A. Salon reported on Saturday morning that Sen. Tom Cotton had repeatedly referred to himself as he was running for the Senate in 2012 as an “Army Ranger” or had said he volunteered to be an Army Ranger. [1][3] Thomas was a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. [4] He led a Ranger Rifle platoon from A Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion during the Invasion of Grenada in 1983, that was dropped from an MC-130 onto a landing strip in Grenada. View Tony Thomas’ profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Thomas was born in Philadelphia on October 6, 1958. The Left is smearing a combat veteran, simply because they don’t like his politics. . He served as Operations Officer, Troop Commander, Executive Officer and B Squadron Commander from 1992 to 1994 and 1996 to 1999. https://t.co/g2PXRNgXgG, Senator Tom Cotton never said he was in the Ranger Regiment.He did go to Ranger School and fought in combat in the 101st Airborne.This reporter is being dishonest and shamelessly disparaging Senator Cotton's honorable service. In fact, they are the lying leftists they’ve always been with their stupid attempt to smear a combat veteran who honorably served. 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