Education and Awards
Hoar holds a Master's degree from George Washington University and is also a graduate of the National War College and the Marine Corps Command and Staff College.
His military decorations include:
| Defense Distinguished Service Medal | Bronze Star w/ 1 award star & valor device | Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge | ||
| Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1 award star | Combat Action Ribbon | Navy Unit Commendation | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation | |
| Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal | National Defense Service Medal | Vietnam Service Medal w/ 3 service stars | Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon | |
| Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal | Vietnam Gallantry Cross unit citation | Vietnam Civil Actions unit citation | Vietnam Campaign Medal |
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