Thomas F. Hall

Thomas F. Hall
Born (1939-12-27) December 27, 1939
Barnsdall, Oklahoma
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1963–1996
RankRear Admiral
CommandsUnited States Naval Reserve
Naval Air Station Bermuda
VP-8
Battles / warsVietnam War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Other workAssistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (2002–2009)

Thomas Forrest Hall (born December 27, 1939) is a retired rear admiral of the United States Navy who served as the fourth Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs from October 9, 2002 to 2009. A Presidential appointee confirmed by the United States Senate, he served as the principal staff assistant to the United States Secretary of Defense on all matters involving the 1.2 million members of the Reserve Components of the United States Armed Forces. He was responsible for overall supervision of Reserve Component affairs of the Department of Defense.