Edward W. Thomas

Edward W. Thomas
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Service years1990–2023
RankMajor General
CommandsAir Force Recruiting Service
Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education
673rd Mission Support Group
341st Mission Support Squadron
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

Edward W. Thomas Jr. is a retired United States Air Force major general and the current Chief Executive Officer of Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), the official nonprofit of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force dedicated to providing emergency financial assistance, education support, community programs and disaster relief to Airmen, Guardians and their families. Prior to his role at AFAS, he served as the Commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service and previously served as the Director of Public Affairs of the Air Force.