Donald P. Dunbar
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Donald P. Dunbar is a Brigadier General
in the United States Air National Guard and is the Adjutant General of Wisconsin
.
. Later he would compile over 3,000 flying hours, flying in a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, Fairchild C-26 Metroliner, McDonnell Douglas DC-10
, Cessna T-37 Tweet, Northrop T-38 Talon, and Cessna T-41 Mescalero. He first came to Wisconsin in March 2005 to command the 128th Air Refueling Wing
of the Wisconsin Air National Guard
. Following a tour of duty in the Iraq War, Dunbar was named Adjutant General of Wisconsin by Jim Doyle
in 2007.
Awards Dunbar has received include the Legion of Merit
, the Meritorious Service Medal
with four oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal
, the Air Force Commendation Medal
, the Air Force Achievement Medal
, the Army Achievement Medal
, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award
, the Meritorious Unit Award, the Air Force Organization Excellence Award
the Combat Readiness Medal
with one sliver oak leaf cluster and two bronze oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Recognition Ribbon
, the National Defense Service Medal
with service star
, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
with two service stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
, the Armed Forces Service Medal
with four bronze service stars, the Humanitarian Service Medal
, the Air Force Overseas Ribbon
, the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
with gold border
and three oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Longevity Service Award
with oak leaf cluster, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal
with hourglass device
and mobilization device
with a 7 award numeral, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
, the Air Force Training Ribbon
, and the NATO Medal
.
Current Career Developments:
(as of July 19, 2010)
U.S. Air Force officials are investigating the Wisconsin National Guard's top commander.
Air Force press officials didn't immediately respond Monday to requests for information on what prompted the Air Force Inspector General's inquiry into Brig. Gen. Donald Dunbar or what it entails.
National Guard Bureau spokesman Rod Korba called the probe an "active, ongoing investigation of some kind," but said his office wasn't aware of any details.
"It's probably very highly, highly personal," Korba said.
The Inspector General's Office generally takes complaints about potential fraud, waste, or abuse, said Lt. Col. Jackie Guthrie, a Wisconsin National Guard spokeswoman. The complaints are generally kept confidential, she said.
Dunbar issued a statement saying his priority remains protecting Wisconsin. He didn't mention the investigation and Guthrie said Dunbar was not available to comment.
Brigadier general (United States)
A brigadier general in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, is a one-star general officer, with the pay grade of O-7. Brigadier general ranks above a colonel and below major general. Brigadier general is equivalent to the rank of rear admiral in the other uniformed...
in the United States Air National Guard and is the Adjutant General of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
.
Career
Dunbar joined the Air Force in August 1983 and trained at Reese Air Force BaseReese Air Force Base
Reese Air Force Base was a base of the United States Air Force located 6 mi west of Lubbock, Texas, about 225 mi WNW of Fort Worth...
. Later he would compile over 3,000 flying hours, flying in a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, Fairchild C-26 Metroliner, McDonnell Douglas DC-10
McDonnell Douglas DC-10
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a three-engine widebody jet airliner manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The DC-10 has range for medium- to long-haul flights, capable of carrying a maximum 380 passengers. Its most distinguishing feature is the two turbofan engines mounted on underwing pylons and a...
, Cessna T-37 Tweet, Northrop T-38 Talon, and Cessna T-41 Mescalero. He first came to Wisconsin in March 2005 to command the 128th Air Refueling Wing
128th Air Refueling Wing
The United States Air Force's 128th Air Refueling Wing is an Air Mobility Command located at General Mitchell International Airport, Wisconsin...
of the Wisconsin Air National Guard
Wisconsin Air National Guard
The Wisconsin Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is, along with the Wisconsin Army National Guard, an element of the Wisconsin National Guard...
. Following a tour of duty in the Iraq War, Dunbar was named Adjutant General of Wisconsin by Jim Doyle
Jim Doyle
James Edward "Jim" Doyle is a Wisconsin politician and member of the Democratic Party. He was the 44th Governor of Wisconsin, serving from January 6, 2003 to January 3, 2011. He defeated incumbent Governor Scott McCallum by a margin of 45 percent to 41 percent; the Libertarian Party candidate Ed...
in 2007.
Awards Dunbar has received include the Legion of Merit
Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
, the Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...
with four oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal
Air Medal
The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States. The award was created in 1942, and is awarded for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.-Criteria:...
, the Air Force Commendation Medal
Commendation Medal
The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star, the Valor device may...
, the Air Force Achievement Medal
Achievement Medal
The Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States military. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service...
, the Army Achievement Medal
Achievement Medal
The Achievement Medal is a military decoration of the United States military. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service...
, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
The Joint Meritorious Unit Award is a military award that was established on June 4, 1981 by Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger and was implemented by Department of Defense Directive 1348.27 dated July 22, 1982...
, the Meritorious Unit Award, the Air Force Organization Excellence Award
Organizational Excellence Award
The Air Force Organizational Excellence Award is an award of the United States Air Force and is the lowest ranking unit award. The award was first created in 1969 and is presented to Air Force internal organizations that are entities within larger organizations...
the Combat Readiness Medal
Combat Readiness Medal
The Combat Readiness Medal is an award of the United States Air Force which was first created in 1964. The original Combat Readiness Medal was an award senior to the Air Force Commendation Medal and was awarded for superior and meritorious duty to the United States Air Force...
with one sliver oak leaf cluster and two bronze oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Recognition Ribbon
Air Force Recognition Ribbon
The Air Force Recognition Ribbon is a military award of the United States Air Force which was first created in October 1980. The ribbon is intended to recognize those who have received "non-portable" awards for accomplishment and excellence while serving on active duty in the United States Air...
, the National Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
The National Defense Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States military originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower...
with service star
Service star
A service star, also referred to as a battle star, campaign star, or engagement star, is an attachment to a United States military decoration which denotes participation in military campaigns or multiple bestowals of the same award. Service stars are typically issued for campaign medals, service...
, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is a military award of the United States military, which was first created in 1961 by Executive Order of President John Kennedy...
with two service stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal is a United States armed forces military award created by George W. Bush on March 12, 2003 by Executive Order 13289. It recognizes those military service members who have deployed overseas in direct service to the War on Terror from September 11,...
, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is a military award of the United States military which was created by Executive Order 13289 of President George W. Bush on March 12, 2003...
, the Armed Forces Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
The Armed Forces Service Medal is a military award of the United States military which was created on January 11, 1996 by President Bill Clinton under...
with four bronze service stars, the Humanitarian Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
The Humanitarian Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States armed forces which was created on January 19, 1977 by President Gerald Ford under...
, the Air Force Overseas Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
An Overseas Service Ribbon is a service military award of the United States military which recognizes those service members who have performed military tours of duty outside the borders of the United States of America. There are different versions of the Overseas Service Ribbons for the U.S. Army,...
, the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
The Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon is a military award of the United States Air Force which was first created in June 2003. The ribbon is awarded to any member of the Air Force who completes a standard contingency deployment....
with gold border
Gold frame
A gold frame is an attachment to a military decoration which is issued by most of the world’s militaries. The gold frame is designed to enclose an award ribbon and is usually a means of distinguishing the ribbon’s special quality or denoting some additional achievement to the award's basic...
and three oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Longevity Service Award
Air Force Longevity Service Award
The Air Force Longevity Service Award is a military award of the United States Air Force which was first issued in 1957 by order of General Thomas D. White, Air Force Chief of Staff...
with oak leaf cluster, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that has existed since 1950. The medal recognizes service performed by the Reserve and National Guard forces of the United States of America....
with hourglass device
Hourglass Device
The Hourglass Device is a military award of the United States armed forces presented as an attachment to the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. The Hourglass Device denotes total service as a member of the Reserve or National Guard and is issued in three degrees....
and mobilization device
Mobilization Device
The Mobilization Device is an award attachment to the United States Armed Forces Reserve Medal which denotes those who have received the decoration for duty in a recall to active service from a reserve or National Guard component of the United States military.The Mobilization Device was first...
with a 7 award numeral, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Marksmanship Ribbon
A Marksmanship Ribbon is an award of the United States Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard that is issued to service members who pass a weapons qualification course and achieve an above-average score.-Navy:...
, the Air Force Training Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
The Air Force Training Ribbon is the lowest military award of the United States Air Force, ranking only above foreign military awards.The Air Force Training Ribbon was authorized by the Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force on October 12, 1980. It is awarded to U.S. Air Force service members on completion...
, and the NATO Medal
NATO Medal
The NATO Medal is an international military decoration which is awarded to various militaries of the world under the authority of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization . It is manufactured by Eekelers - Centini, International, of Hemiksem, Belgium...
.
Current Career Developments:
(as of July 19, 2010)
U.S. Air Force officials are investigating the Wisconsin National Guard's top commander.
Air Force press officials didn't immediately respond Monday to requests for information on what prompted the Air Force Inspector General's inquiry into Brig. Gen. Donald Dunbar or what it entails.
National Guard Bureau spokesman Rod Korba called the probe an "active, ongoing investigation of some kind," but said his office wasn't aware of any details.
"It's probably very highly, highly personal," Korba said.
The Inspector General's Office generally takes complaints about potential fraud, waste, or abuse, said Lt. Col. Jackie Guthrie, a Wisconsin National Guard spokeswoman. The complaints are generally kept confidential, she said.
Dunbar issued a statement saying his priority remains protecting Wisconsin. He didn't mention the investigation and Guthrie said Dunbar was not available to comment.
Education
- B.D., College of InsuranceCollege of InsuranceThe College of Insurance was a specialized accredited college, started by insurance industry leaders in 1901 as an insurance library society, the Insurance Society of New York . The Insurance Society of New York initially provided study space and material to young people entering the insurance...
- M.B.A., City University of Seattle
- J.D., University of Maryland School of LawUniversity of Maryland School of LawThe University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is the second-oldest law school in the United States by date of establishment and third-oldest by date of first classes. The school is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore in Downtown Baltimore's West Side...
- Distinguished Graduate, Squadron Officer SchoolSquadron Officer SchoolSquadron Officer School , is a five-week long Professional Military Education course for U.S. Air Force Captains. It fulfills the U.S. Air Force's requirement for primary developmental education . SOS is based at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, and the in-residence version of the course is taught there...
- Graduate, Air Command and Staff CollegeAir Command and Staff CollegeThe Air Command and Staff College is located at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama and is the United States Air Force's intermediate professional military education school. It prepares field grade and equivalent officers of all U.S...
- Distinguished Graduate, National War CollegeNational War CollegeThe National War College of the United States is a school in the National Defense University. It is housed in Roosevelt Hall on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., the third-oldest Army post still active. It was officially established on July 1, 1946, as an upgraded replacement for the...
- M.S., National War College
- Fellow, CAPSTONE Military Leadership ProgramCAPSTONE Military Leadership ProgramCAPSTONE is a joint service professional military education courses for newly promoted brigadier generals and rear admirals serving in the United States military. The National Defense University conducts the CAPSTONE course at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, DC...