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.
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. 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. In July 2019, he retired from the United States Air Force.
Awards and decorations
US Air Force Command Pilot BadgeHeadquarters Air Force BadgeNational Guard Bureau Organizational Badge Air Force Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf clusterMeritorious Service Medal with one silver oak leaf clusterAir Medal with oak leaf clusterAerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf clusterAir Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clustersArmy Commendation MedalJoint Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf clusterAir Force Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clustersNational Defense Service Medal with one bronze service starSouthwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service starsIraq Campaign Medal with bronze service starGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalKorea Defense Service MedalAir Force Overseas Short Tour Service RibbonAir Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon with bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clustersArmed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze Hourglass device and "M" deviceSmall Arms Expert Marksmanship RibbonAir Force Training Ribbon
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