Walter Thomas West (born May 14, 1943)[1] was a Major General in the U.S. Air Force.

Prior to that position, he served Deputy Director for operations for the U.S. Pacific Command, and as Commander of the 57th Fighter Weapons Wing at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

Additionally, he served as a commander of both F-4 and F-16 units.

West's awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Defense Superior Service Medal.

This biographical article related to the United States Air Force is a stub.