Flagler County Veteran of the Week: Thomas 'Tommy' Tucker

Thank you for your example of service and bravery.

By David Lydon
| 7:50 a.m. April 10, 2022

Palm Coast Observer
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Thomas 'Tommy' Tucker

Branch of Military: U.S. Air Force
Dates of Service: 1964-1990
Rank / Occupation: Master Sergeant / Computer Technician
Hometown: Queens, New York

Tommy Tucker spent 48 years working for the Department of the Air Force, 26 years in uniform and 22 years as a civilian project manager for information assurance and networking. His most interesting assignments were at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand and working for NORAD deep in the Cheyenne Mountain Complex in Colorado.

He’s resided in Palm Coast since 2015. Tucker is a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 86, Espanola Masonic Lodge 161, and he’s a Shiner with Ancient City Temple 63. Tucker has been instrumental in coordinating improvements to the Masonic Cemetery in Bunnell.

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For information about benefits available to veterans and other support organizations, visit https://www.flaglercounty.gov/departments/veterans-services.