Slava Wetscheslav Harlamor
March 6, 1946 - September 6, 2022

Slava W. Harlamor, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sept. 6, 2022, at home with his wife of 20 years, Constance Harlamor. Slava was born on March 6, 1946, in Germany and became a naturalized U.S. citizen on Aug. 11,1959.

In 1964, Slava accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. After four rigorous, "fun-filled" years, with plenty of "tours" he graduated with a B.S. in general studies in 1968.

Upon commissioning, he attended pilot training at Reese AFB. Slava became qualified in the O2-B and on Nov. 30, 1969, found himself in Vietnam where he served as a psychological warfare pilot with the 9th Special Operations Squadron. Slava flew low-level reconnaissance missions in Quang Tri, Dong Ha, the DMZ and west to the Lao Border, Khe Sanh, and A Shau Valley with the 101st Airborne. After his initial tour, he became qualified in the KC-135 and flew refuel missions into the Vietnam AOR from 1970 to 1972.
Post-Vietnam highlights of Slava's career included his time (1972-1974) at Air Force HQs/Intel. He was made ambassador-at-large for the Nixon-Brezhnev summit. He was awarded a Presidential Certificate of Appreciation in "East-West" cooperation and an AF Commendation Medal.

From 1979-1983, Slava was an aircraft commander flying KC-135 Tankers refueling SR-71s out of Beal, AFB. While at Beale, he also served as the officer in charge of the Command Post and deputy commander of the Command and Control Training Branch. His service awards include the DFC, Airman's Medal, and five Air Medals.
In 1983, he separated from the Air Force to pursue business ventures and independent R&D. In 1988, he received the Laurels Award in electronics by Aviation Week and Space Technology.

Slava was an U.S. Air Force officer, aviator, entrepreneur and scientist with an unrivaled work ethic, devoting his entire life to the service of others, whether it be his nation, family, neighbors, or the countless customers he supported.

Though proud of his Air Force service, Slava's greatest pride and joy was his family. Whether planning for the pending arrival of grandchildren or preparing for family reunions, Slava was always in the background quietly doing for the ever-growing family he loved. Slava is survived by his faithful, loving wife, Connie; son Col. Alexander Harlamor of Fleming, Island, Fla.; daughter Kira Harlamor of Roseville, Calif.; and his sister Natalea Hopper of New Jersey.                                            (Slava's loving family)

He was cremated and will inurned in the columbarium at the USAFA Cemetery at a later date. Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information.