David H. Tabor Explained

David H. Tabor
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Branch Label:	Branch
Serviceyears:	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:	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 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]}

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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Notes and References

1. Web site: MAJOR GENERAL DAVID H. TABOR. www.af.mil.
2. Web site: General Officer Announcements. 2021-04-04. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. en-US.
3. Web site: Special operations troops get a new boss in Stuttgart. Stars and Stripes.
4. Web site: Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Hosts Special Operations Visitors. DVIDS.
5. Web site: Maj. Gen. (Select) Steven G. Edwards takes command of Special Operations Command Europe. 2022-06-28. 2022-06-29. SOCEUR Public Affairs. Stuttgart, Germany. DVIDS.
6. Web site: PN1753 — Maj. Gen. David H. Tabor — Air Force. U.S. Congress. 2024-05-14 .
7. Web site: General Officer Announcements. 2024-05-17. U.S. Department of Defense.