R. Scott Williams

Robert Scott Williams is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force. He final assignment was the commander of the First Air Force at Tyndall Air Force Base. He has over 3,900 flight hours, including 300 combat hours.[1]

R. Scott Williams
BornColorado Springs, Colorado
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1984–2019
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldFirst Air Force
Continental NORAD Region
Air National Guard Readiness Center
169th Fighter Wing
169th Operations Group
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

Air Force career

After graduating with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, Williams commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force in November 1984. He attended pilot training at Columbus Air Force Base, and subsequently served as a T-38 Talon instructor pilot. In 1990, he transitioned to flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and later served as a fighter pilot at Macdill Air Force Base, Spangdahlem Air Base, Osan Air Base, and McEntire Joint National Guard Base. Additionally, he was the branch and division chief in several departments at the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) and The Pentagon. He attended the National Defense University and commanded the 169th Operations Group, the 169th Fighter Wing, and the ANGRC.[2][3][4] He was the chief of the Office of Military Cooperation in the United States Embassy in Kuwait. In July 2016, he assumed command of the First Air Force and the Continental NORAD Region.[1][5][6] In July 2019, he retired from the United States Air Force.[7]

Awards and decorations

Lt. Gen. R. Scott Williams taxis an F-16 at McEntire JNGB.
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
National Guard Bureau Organizational Badge
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges
Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Silver oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with two width-8 white stripes at distance 4 from the edges.
Meritorious Service Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Medal with oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
Bronze star
Width=44 scarlet ribbon with a central width-4 golden yellow stripe, flanked by pairs of width-1 scarlet, white, Old Glory blue, and white stripes
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars
Bronze star
Iraq Campaign Medal with bronze service star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon with bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze Hourglass device and "M" device
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon

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Effective dates of promotion

InsigniaRankDate
Lieutenant generalJuly 6, 2016
Major generalJune 2, 2014
Brigadier generalJuly 30, 2010
ColonelJune 30, 2005
Lieutenant colonelOct 13, 2001
MajorAug 1, 1996
CaptainNov 2, 1988
First lieutenantNov 2, 1986
Second lieutenantNov 2, 1984

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References

  1. "Lieutenant General R. Scott Williams". Biographies. United States Air Force. December 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  2. "Major General Michael R. Taheri". Biographies. United States Air Force. November 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  3. Preston, Marvin (June 18, 2014). "Brig. Gen. Michael R. Taheri assumes command of Air National Guard Readiness Center". Air National Guard Readiness Center. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
  4. Bynum, Jerry (August 9, 2012). "New leadership at the Air National Guard Readiness Center". Air National Guard Special Staff Public Affairs. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  5. Bynum, Jerry (August 8, 2012). "Williams assumes leadership of the Air National Guard Readiness Center". Air National Guard Special Staff Public Affairs. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  6. McHale, Mary (July 11, 2016). "CONR- 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) changes leadership". NORAD News. NORAD. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  7. Breaux, Collin (June 20, 2019). "Command changes hands at First Air Force". Panama City News Herald. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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