Group Commander
Lt. Col. Harry Coleman is the Commander, Group 4 of the Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary. In this role, he is responsible for the command and administration of more than 290 volunteers, six powered aircraft, six vehicles, and a couple of gliders across southern Minnesota.
Lt. Col. Coleman began his CAP career while he was stationed at McConnell AFB in Wichita Kansas. He joined Wichita First Composite Squadron back in 1984, starting as a Leadership Officer and moving up to Deputy Commander for Cadets. In 1989 he assumed the role of Deputy Commander for the Ramstein Cadet Squadron while stationed at Sembach Air Base in Germany. He took a break from CAP for a few years. In May of 2010, he joined South East Minnesota Composite Squadron.
Lt. Col. Coleman has a Master Rating in Cadet Program and Professional Development Specialties, Senior Rating in the Personnel and Command Specialties, Technician Rating in the Communications Specialties. He is a qualified Mission Observer, Scanner and Mission Radio Operator.
Duty Assignments
- Commander, Group 4, Nov 2017 - Present
- Commander, South East Minnesota Composite Squadron, Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
- Deputy Commander for Seniors, SE Mn Composite Squadron, Jan - Sep 2014
- Deputy Commander for Cadets, SE Mn Composite Sq, Dec 2011 - Jan 2014
- Professional Development, Personnel, Assistant Communications Officer, SE MN Composite Squadron, May 2010 - Sep 2017
Major Awards and Decorations
- Meritorious Service
- Three Commander's Commendations
- Three Achievements
Effective Dates of Promotion
- Lieutenant Colonel, 2018
- Major, 2013
- Captain, 1989
- 2nd Lieutenant, 1984
- 1st Lieutenant, 1985
(Current as of 20 Aug 19)