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 | |
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| Born | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1984–2019 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | First Air Force Continental NORAD Region Air National Guard Readiness Center 169th Fighter Wing 169th Operations Group |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Air 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
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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National Guard Bureau Organizational Badge |
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Effective dates of promotion
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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 | Lieutenant General | July 6, 2016 |
 | Major General | June 2, 2014 |
 | Brigadier General | July 30, 2010 |
 | Colonel | June 30, 2005 |
 | Lieutenant Colonel | Oct. 13, 2001 |
 | Major | Aug. 1, 1996 |
 | Captain | Nov. 2, 1988 |
 | First Lieutenant | Nov. 2, 1986 |
 | Second Lieutenant | Nov. 2, 1984 |
References
- "Lieutenant General R. Scott Williams". Biographies. United States Air Force. December 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- "Major General Michael R. Taheri". Biographies. United States Air Force. November 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- McHale, Mary (July 11, 2016). "CONR- 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) changes leadership". NORAD News. NORAD. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- Breaux, Collin (June 20, 2019). "Command changes hands at First Air Force". Panama City News Herald. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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| Preceded by William Etter |
First Air Force 2016–2019 |
Succeeded by Marc H. Sasseville |
| Preceded by Brian Neal |
Air National Guard Readiness Center 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Michael Taheri |