Tommy Franks

Tommy Ray Franks (born June 17, 1945) is a retired United States Army general. He was the Commander of the United States Central Command. He was the United States general leading the attack on the Taliban in Afghanistan in response to the September 11 attacks. He was also in charge during the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

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Other websites

 "Gen. Tommy Franks paid $100,000 out of money donated for wounded veterans" Army Times, 18 January 2008
 "Gen. Tom Franks: A silent partner in Operation Enduring Freedom" – CNN, 24 October 2001
 General Tommy Franks – The Guardian (UK), 9 November 2001
 Official publisher web page for American Soldier 
 Who is General Tommy Franks? – the truth seeker, 7 March 2003
 Franks & Associates LLC – About General Franks

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