Gen. David Thompson, vice chief of the U.S. Space Force and Purdue alum, to give winter commencement address
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on November 28, 2023
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — U.S. Space Force Gen. David Thompson, a Purdue University alum who serves as vice chief of space operations for the Space Force, will deliver the address at Purdue’s three Winter 2023 Commencement ceremonies Dec. 17.
In his Space Force role, Thompson is responsible for assisting Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, the chief of space operations, in organizing, training and equipping the military agency’s personnel in the United States and overseas.
A four-star general, Thompson also oversees the integration of space policy and guidance and coordinates space-related activities for . . .
