Thomas J. Lopez
Thomas J. Lopez  | |
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Admiral Thomas J. Lopez  | |
| Born | January 29, 1940 Powellton, West Virginia  | 
| Service  | United States Navy | 
| Years of service | 1964–1998 | 
| Rank | Admiral | 
| Commands | Allied Forces Southern Europe United States Naval Forces Europe United States Sixth Fleet  | 
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War | 
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal  | 
Admiral Thomas Joseph Lopez (born January 29, 1940) is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe from 1996 to 1998.