David H. Tabor

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David H. Tabor
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Official portrait, 2022
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Air Force
Years of service1990–present
Rank Major General
Commands held 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

David H. Tabor is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the director of programs of the United States Air Force. He most recently served as the Commander of the Special Operations Command Europe. Previously, he was the Assistant Commanding General of the Joint Special Operations Command. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Military career

In 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]

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References

  1. "MAJOR GENERAL DAVID H. TABOR". www.af.mil.
  2. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  3. "Special operations troops get a new boss in Stuttgart". Stars and Stripes.
  4. "Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Hosts Special Operations Visitors". DVIDS.
  5. "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.
  6. "PN1753 — Maj. Gen. David H. Tabor — Air Force". U.S. Congress. May 14, 2024.
  7. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 17, 2024.

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Military offices
Preceded by Assistant Commanding General of the Joint Special Operations Command
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Special Operations Command Europe
2020–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Programs of the United States Air Force
2022–present
Incumbent