Thomas R. Richards
Thomas Russell Richards | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Hulk |
| Born | 1947 Bay Shore, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 2025 (aged 77–78) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1969–1999 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands | SEAL TEAM ONE Naval Special Warfare Command |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War; El Salvador; Operation Praying Mantis |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Silver Star Medal |
| Alma mater | Villanova University |
Thomas R. Richards (born 1947) was a United States Navy rear admiral who commanded the Naval Special Warfare Command from 1996 to 1999.