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Arthur C. Harmon
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</ref> Biography Early life Harmon was born in Topeka, Kansas, on June 26, 1925. Harmon's family subsequently moved to Los Angeles, California, where he grew up. He graduated from the program on October 16, 1945, as a 2nd Lieutenant.<ref name=tuskegee_university /> Military career Upon graduation from the Tuskegee Army Air Field training program, Harmon was assigned as a pilot to the 477th Bombardment Group in the 617th Bombardment Squadron.<ref nameharmon_obit /> The squadron never saw action as the war ended before they could be deployed. The squadron was disbanded on July 1, 1947.<ref nameharmon_papers /> College education Harmon enrolled in George Pepperdine College at the time of his discharge from the service to continue pursuing his interest in music.<ref name=harmon_obit /> Recall to military service Harmon was recalled to active duty in 1951.<ref nameharmon_obit /> He was stationed at number of air force bases throughout his career, including Mountain Home AFB, Fairchild AFB near Spokane, Washington, Yokota AB in Japan, Hill AFB, Elmendorf AFB, and Langley AFB.<ref nameharmon_obit /> He tours of duty took him to the Strategic Air Command, the Far East Air Forces, the Alaskan Air Command, and the 4500th Air Base Wing where he worked in Major Air Command Aircraft Accident Prevention.<ref nameharmon_obit /> He retired from active duty as a Major in 1968.<ref nameharmon_obit /> Subsequently, he was promoted to Lt. Colonel when he transitioned to the Air Force Reserve.<ref name=harmon_obit /> Retirement and civic engagement After his retirement from the military, Harmon returned to his interest in music and became a member of Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band.<ref name=harmon_obit /> He also joined the Retired Officers Association and the Air Force Association.<ref nameharmon_obit /> He actively participated in the William "Bill" Campbell chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.<ref nameharmon_obit /> Marriage and children Harmon married Irene Prince in 1953.<ref nameharmon_obit /> They had four children:<ref nameharmon_obit /> *Brett Harmon *Kim Harmon *Claire Harmon-Hones *Bruce Harmon Death Harmon died on May 10, 2006, at his home in Marin County, California.<ref name=harmon_obit /> See Also
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