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
Born	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	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

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
	Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Meritorious Service Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster
	Air Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
	Army Commendation Medal
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars
	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
	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

Insignia	Rank	Date
	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

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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.