Winfield W. Scott III

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Winfield W. Scott III
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Major General Winfield W. Scott III, USAF
Born (1952-05-27) May 27, 1952 (age 69)
Ohio, U.S.
AllegianceFlag of the United States.svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
Years of service1974–2009
Rank Major General
Unit Joint Special Operations Command
Commands held Tanker Airlift Control Center
43rd Airlift Wing
64th Air Expeditionary Wing
Battles/wars Operation Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Awards Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star (2)
Meritorious Service Medal (5)
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal

Major General Winfield Wayne Scott III [1] (born May 27, 1952) [2] was Commander, Tanker Airlift Control Center, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The TACC is responsible for planning, scheduling and directing a fleet of more than 1,200 aircraft in support of combat delivery and strategic airlift, air refueling and aeromedical operations around the world.

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The general graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree in military science, and earned a master of arts degree in 1983. He has commanded the 374th Operations Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, the 47th Flying Training Wing at Laughlin AFB, Texas, and the 43rd Airlift Wing, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina. The general also commanded the 64th Air Expeditionary Wing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition, he served as the Inspector General for U.S. Transportation Command and Headquarters Air Mobility Command, which are located at Scott AFB, Illinois. Prior to his final assignment, he was Deputy Director of Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs.

Born in Ohio, [2] he is the son of Lieutenant General Winfield W. Scott Jr.

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References

  1. "Winfield Wayne Scott III". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
  2. 1 2 Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy. West Point, New York: Association of Graduates U.S.M.A. 1976. p. 37. Retrieved 2022-05-22.