Thomas K. Hensley is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as commander of the Sixteenth Air Force since 1 August 2024. He most recently served as the vice commander of the Sixteenth Air Force. He previously served as the deputy director of operations for combat support of the National Security Agency.

In May 2024, Hensley was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as commander of the Sixteenth Air Force.

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Military offices
Preceded byKevin D. DixonCommander of the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing 2015–2017Succeeded byMatteo Martemucci
Preceded byLeah LauderbackSenior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence 2017–2018Succeeded by???
Director of Intelligence of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve 2018–2019Succeeded byMatteo Martemucci
Preceded byLaura A. PotterDirector of Intelligence of the United States European Command 2019–2021Succeeded byTimothy D. Brown
Preceded byRonald C. CopleyDeputy Director of Operations for Combat Support of the National Security Agency 2021–2023Succeeded byRalph R. Smith III
Preceded byDavid M. GaedeckeVice Commander of the Sixteenth Air Force 2023–2024Succeeded byLarry R. Broadwell
Preceded byKevin B. KennedyCommander of the Sixteenth Air Force 2024–presentIncumbent