Colonel David Haar from Macdill loses his life to natural causes
Posted: 01/22/2011
* By: Kristal Roberts
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A commander at the MacDill Air Force base lost his life on Thursday.
A release from the base said that Colonel David Haar, the commander of the 6th maintenance group at MacDill, died from natural causes.
According to his biography, he joined the Air Force through the ROTC program at the University of Notre Dame in 1989.
As the commander, he managed all aircraft and munitions maintenance for aircrafts.
He also oversaw the generation, repair, and sustainability of aircrafts that supported worldwide aerial refueling, airlift, and special assignment missions for US and allied forces.
"Colonel Haar's life and service has left a significant impact on
this base, and on behalf of the MacDill family I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during this time of sorrow," said Col. Lenny
Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander.
Haar is survived by his wife Teri, and his two daughters Melissa and Elizabeth.
Command Post Tampa would like to extend condolences to the folks over at the 6th Air Mobility Wing, who lost one of thier own Thursday.
Col. David Haar, the commander of the 6th Maintenance Group at MacDill AFB died Jan. 20, from natural causes, according to a release from the base.
"The men and women of MacDill Air Force Base extend our deepest condolences to Col. David Haar's family and to all those affected by this loss," according to the release.
"Colonel Haar's life and service has left a significant impact on this base, and on behalf of the MacDill family I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during this time of sorrow," said Col. Lenny Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander.
Here is Haar's official bio:
As the commander, he manages all aircraft and munitions maintenance for the 6 AMW and its tenant units. He oversees the generation, repair, and sustainment of 16 KC-135R/T, and 3 C-37 aircraft supporting worldwide aerial refueling, airlift, and special assignment missions for US and allied forces, as well as, providing direct support to the Unified Combatant Commander, United States Central Command.
Colonel David M. Haar is a recent graduate from the Air War College, Maxwell AFB Alabama.
Colonel Haar entered the Air Force in 1989 through the University of Notre Dame ROTC program, where he was a distinguished graduate. He has held positions at the wing, center and major command. As an aircraft maintenance officer, he has experience with the B-1B, KC-135, RJ-135U/V, and C-130E/H/J working in both the flight line, back shop and quality assurance environment. While at Wright-Patterson he served as an acquisition logistics engineer. Colonel Haar has deployed multiple times in support of Operation DESERT STORM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM.
Colonel Haar is married to Teri, and has two daughters Melissa and Elizabeth
EDUCATION
1988 Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, University of Notre Dame, Ind.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
AF Outstanding Unit Award with valor device
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 14, 1988
First Lieutenant May 14, 1990
Captain May 14, 1992
Major April 1, 2000
Lieutenant Colonel March 1, 2005
Colonel July 1, 2010
Posted: 01/22/2011
* By: Kristal Roberts
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A commander at the MacDill Air Force base lost his life on Thursday.
A release from the base said that Colonel David Haar, the commander of the 6th maintenance group at MacDill, died from natural causes.
According to his biography, he joined the Air Force through the ROTC program at the University of Notre Dame in 1989.
As the commander, he managed all aircraft and munitions maintenance for aircrafts.
He also oversaw the generation, repair, and sustainability of aircrafts that supported worldwide aerial refueling, airlift, and special assignment missions for US and allied forces.
"Colonel Haar's life and service has left a significant impact on
this base, and on behalf of the MacDill family I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during this time of sorrow," said Col. Lenny
Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander.
Haar is survived by his wife Teri, and his two daughters Melissa and Elizabeth.
Command Post Tampa would like to extend condolences to the folks over at the 6th Air Mobility Wing, who lost one of thier own Thursday.
Col. David Haar, the commander of the 6th Maintenance Group at MacDill AFB died Jan. 20, from natural causes, according to a release from the base.
"The men and women of MacDill Air Force Base extend our deepest condolences to Col. David Haar's family and to all those affected by this loss," according to the release.
"Colonel Haar's life and service has left a significant impact on this base, and on behalf of the MacDill family I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during this time of sorrow," said Col. Lenny Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander.
Here is Haar's official bio:
As the commander, he manages all aircraft and munitions maintenance for the 6 AMW and its tenant units. He oversees the generation, repair, and sustainment of 16 KC-135R/T, and 3 C-37 aircraft supporting worldwide aerial refueling, airlift, and special assignment missions for US and allied forces, as well as, providing direct support to the Unified Combatant Commander, United States Central Command.
Colonel David M. Haar is a recent graduate from the Air War College, Maxwell AFB Alabama.
Colonel Haar entered the Air Force in 1989 through the University of Notre Dame ROTC program, where he was a distinguished graduate. He has held positions at the wing, center and major command. As an aircraft maintenance officer, he has experience with the B-1B, KC-135, RJ-135U/V, and C-130E/H/J working in both the flight line, back shop and quality assurance environment. While at Wright-Patterson he served as an acquisition logistics engineer. Colonel Haar has deployed multiple times in support of Operation DESERT STORM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM.
Colonel Haar is married to Teri, and has two daughters Melissa and Elizabeth
EDUCATION
1988 Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, University of Notre Dame, Ind.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
AF Outstanding Unit Award with valor device
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 14, 1988
First Lieutenant May 14, 1990
Captain May 14, 1992
Major April 1, 2000
Lieutenant Colonel March 1, 2005
Colonel July 1, 2010
Colonel David Haar from Macdill loses his life to natural causes
Posted: 01/22/2011
* By: Kristal Roberts
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A commander at the MacDill Air Force base lost his life on Thursday.
A release from the base said that Colonel David Haar, the commander of the 6th maintenance group at MacDill, died from natural causes.
According to his biography, he joined the Air Force through the ROTC program at the University of Notre Dame in 1989.
As the commander, he managed all aircraft and munitions maintenance for aircrafts.
He also oversaw the generation, repair, and sustainability of aircrafts that supported worldwide aerial refueling, airlift, and special assignment missions for US and allied forces.
"Colonel Haar's life and service has left a significant impact on
this base, and on behalf of the MacDill family I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during this time of sorrow," said Col. Lenny
Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander.
Haar is survived by his wife Teri, and his two daughters Melissa and Elizabeth.
Command Post Tampa would like to extend condolences to the folks over at the 6th Air Mobility Wing, who lost one of thier own Thursday.
Col. David Haar, the commander of the 6th Maintenance Group at MacDill AFB died Jan. 20, from natural causes, according to a release from the base.
"The men and women of MacDill Air Force Base extend our deepest condolences to Col. David Haar's family and to all those affected by this loss," according to the release.
"Colonel Haar's life and service has left a significant impact on this base, and on behalf of the MacDill family I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during this time of sorrow," said Col. Lenny Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander.
Here is Haar's official bio:
As the commander, he manages all aircraft and munitions maintenance for the 6 AMW and its tenant units. He oversees the generation, repair, and sustainment of 16 KC-135R/T, and 3 C-37 aircraft supporting worldwide aerial refueling, airlift, and special assignment missions for US and allied forces, as well as, providing direct support to the Unified Combatant Commander, United States Central Command.
Colonel David M. Haar is a recent graduate from the Air War College, Maxwell AFB Alabama.
Colonel Haar entered the Air Force in 1989 through the University of Notre Dame ROTC program, where he was a distinguished graduate. He has held positions at the wing, center and major command. As an aircraft maintenance officer, he has experience with the B-1B, KC-135, RJ-135U/V, and C-130E/H/J working in both the flight line, back shop and quality assurance environment. While at Wright-Patterson he served as an acquisition logistics engineer. Colonel Haar has deployed multiple times in support of Operation DESERT STORM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM.
Colonel Haar is married to Teri, and has two daughters Melissa and Elizabeth
EDUCATION
1988 Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, University of Notre Dame, Ind.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
AF Outstanding Unit Award with valor device
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 14, 1988
First Lieutenant May 14, 1990
Captain May 14, 1992
Major April 1, 2000
Lieutenant Colonel March 1, 2005
Colonel July 1, 2010
Posted: 01/22/2011
* By: Kristal Roberts
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - A commander at the MacDill Air Force base lost his life on Thursday.
A release from the base said that Colonel David Haar, the commander of the 6th maintenance group at MacDill, died from natural causes.
According to his biography, he joined the Air Force through the ROTC program at the University of Notre Dame in 1989.
As the commander, he managed all aircraft and munitions maintenance for aircrafts.
He also oversaw the generation, repair, and sustainability of aircrafts that supported worldwide aerial refueling, airlift, and special assignment missions for US and allied forces.
"Colonel Haar's life and service has left a significant impact on
this base, and on behalf of the MacDill family I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during this time of sorrow," said Col. Lenny
Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander.
Haar is survived by his wife Teri, and his two daughters Melissa and Elizabeth.
Command Post Tampa would like to extend condolences to the folks over at the 6th Air Mobility Wing, who lost one of thier own Thursday.
Col. David Haar, the commander of the 6th Maintenance Group at MacDill AFB died Jan. 20, from natural causes, according to a release from the base.
"The men and women of MacDill Air Force Base extend our deepest condolences to Col. David Haar's family and to all those affected by this loss," according to the release.
"Colonel Haar's life and service has left a significant impact on this base, and on behalf of the MacDill family I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy during this time of sorrow," said Col. Lenny Richoux, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander.
Here is Haar's official bio:
As the commander, he manages all aircraft and munitions maintenance for the 6 AMW and its tenant units. He oversees the generation, repair, and sustainment of 16 KC-135R/T, and 3 C-37 aircraft supporting worldwide aerial refueling, airlift, and special assignment missions for US and allied forces, as well as, providing direct support to the Unified Combatant Commander, United States Central Command.
Colonel David M. Haar is a recent graduate from the Air War College, Maxwell AFB Alabama.
Colonel Haar entered the Air Force in 1989 through the University of Notre Dame ROTC program, where he was a distinguished graduate. He has held positions at the wing, center and major command. As an aircraft maintenance officer, he has experience with the B-1B, KC-135, RJ-135U/V, and C-130E/H/J working in both the flight line, back shop and quality assurance environment. While at Wright-Patterson he served as an acquisition logistics engineer. Colonel Haar has deployed multiple times in support of Operation DESERT STORM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM.
Colonel Haar is married to Teri, and has two daughters Melissa and Elizabeth
EDUCATION
1988 Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, University of Notre Dame, Ind.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
AF Outstanding Unit Award with valor device
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 14, 1988
First Lieutenant May 14, 1990
Captain May 14, 1992
Major April 1, 2000
Lieutenant Colonel March 1, 2005
Colonel July 1, 2010
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