Maj. Brent D. Williams

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Major Williams spent his childhood in Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma earning a Bachelor Degree in Information System Management while enrolled in the ROTC program. He graduated and earned his Air Force commission in 1994. Major Williams also held a Master of Science in Military Operations from American Military University and a Master of Science from Air University. 

Once on active duty, Major Williams held several posts at his first assignment culminating as Command Post Emergency Actions Officer at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina from 1994 until 1997. During that time period, he deployed to Qatar in support of Air Expeditionary Force III as the command post officer in charge and was awarded Company Grade Officer of the Year twice. 

Major Williams completed Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida in 1997. After receiving his navigator wings, he attended initial qualification training at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana and was assigned to fly the B-52H at Barksdale's 20th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing in 1999. 

In late 2000, Major Williams was selected for the Air Force Intern Program at the Pentagon and began a prestigious one year program to develop the future leaders of the USAF. As an intern, he was an integral team member of the Secretary of Defense's response to 9/11. 

Major Williams transferred to Randolph AFB, Texas in 2002, instructing navigator students as they pursued their wings at the 562nd Flying Training Squadron. He served as the 12th Operations Group Chief of Plans and Combat System Officer Project Officer. Major Williams spearheaded the implementation of the Air Force Chief of Staff's highly visible Combat System Officer program. 

In 2005, Major Williams returned to Barksdale AFB, LA upgrading to Radar Navigator, graduating from the 11th Bomb Squadron Flight Training Unit as a Distinguished Graduate having the highest scores from the training unit in the past eight years. He was then assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron as Chief of Strategic Plans followed by an Assistant Direction of Operations position. He continued his flying instruction duties in the B-52, leading the squadron as acting Commander during a short notice deployment and Nuclear Surety Inspection, vital to the 2d Bomb Wing's success. 

Major Williams deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam in May 2008 in support of the Department of Defense's continuous bomber presence in the Pacific area of responsibility. There he served as the director of operations for the 36th Operations Support Squadron. 

Major Williams was a senior navigator with over 1300 flying hours qualified in T-34C, T-34A and B-52H aircraft. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster and the Air Force Achievement medal. 

Age: 37