Capt. Richard Harr

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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --  "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Capt. Richard Harr, 34th Special Operations Squadron aircraft commander, was selected for this week's spotlight.

Name: Capt. Richard Harr

Unit: 34th Special Operations Squadron

Duty Title: U-28A/PC-12 Aircraft Commander

Hometown: Dover, Del.

Date Entered the Air Force: May 31, 2006

Hobbies: Spending time with my Beautiful wife. Getting in on whatever sporting event I can find time to be a part of, maintaining unbridled enthusiasm and utilizing dynamic inertia.

Why did you join the Air Force?
I grew up in an Air Force Town with an Air Force Family, and was drawn to the available opportunities. Most importantly, I witnessed the pride people took in their career, and the community built amongst the families.

How does your Air Force specialty contribute to the mission?
Flying with the 34th gives me the opportunity to support Special Operations Forces in a highly relevant mission.

What's your favorite thing about Hurlburt Field?
I have been impressed by the way the families come together to support each other while their loved ones are deployed. The support network in Air Force Special Operations Command is unmatched.

What do you like most about being an Airman?
Getting to see, and occasionally participate in, the other side of the news stories.

What's one thing you wish you were told before joining the Air Force?
That everything worth knowing may be gleaned from Computer Based Training.

What motivates you at work?
Realizing how most of the small, seemingly trivial tasks we all do, play a part in the big picture.

Who are your heroes/role models?
I am fortunate to have numerous great influences in my life both at home and at work. Mikki, my wife, provides me with unyielding support in everything I do. My brother, Brian, continues to show me how pursuing a dream may not be easy, but is always worth it. I thank my friends and family for helping me get where I am today.

Advice to others?
I had an instructor tell me once, "The Air Force isn't about what you can get out of, but what you can get into". It's only been four years, but I couldn't agree more.

Why was he selected?
"Capt. Richard Harr just returned from his first deployment as a mission aircraft commander; as a testament to his insatiable work ethic and unfailing dedication to our mission, Rich upgraded well ahead of schedule and serves as the driving force behind our squadron's PT program."
- Lt. Col. Justin Hoffman, 34th SOS commander