Thomas Tinsley
Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Tinsley served as Commander, 3rd Wing, at the Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. He became wing commander in May 2007.1
On July 27, 2008 Tinsley died at his home from a single gunshot wound.2
Fast Facts:
- Served as wing commander since May 2007
- Described as a "charismatic leader"2
- Pilot with 3,200 flight hours in fighter jets
- 1984: Commissioned through the ROTC program
- Served as: F-15 instructor pilot, F-15C test pilot, wing weapons officer, instructor with the Royal Australian Air Force1
Tinsley's Death
- Died: Sunday July 27, 2008
- Declared dead: 10:30 p.m.
- Found dead at his home on base
- Cause of death: gunshot wound
- Medical authorities responded
- Incident under investigation
- No indication of "foul play"2
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