David H. Tabor is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy chief of staff for plans and programs of the Air Force. He previously served as the director of programs of the Air Force. He also served as the commander of the Special Operations Command Europe and as the assistant commanding general of the Joint Special Operations Command.[1][2][3][4]
David H. Tabor | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1990–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Special Operations Command Europe Air Force Special Operations Air Warfare Center Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group 6th Special Operations Squadron |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal |
Military career
editIn June 2022, it was announced that Tabor would succeed Richard G. Moore as director of programs of the United States Air Force.[5] In May 2024, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy chief of staff for plans and programs of the United States Air Force.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL DAVID H. TABOR". www.af.mil.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "Special operations troops get a new boss in Stuttgart". Stars and Stripes.
- ^ "Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Hosts Special Operations Visitors". DVIDS.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. (Select) Steven G. Edwards takes command of Special Operations Command Europe". DVIDS. Stuttgart, Germany: SOCEUR Public Affairs. June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "PN1753 — Maj. Gen. David H. Tabor — Air Force". U.S. Congress. May 14, 2024.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 17, 2024.
References
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