Terry W. Williamson

Lieutenant Colonel Terry W. Williamson F-117 System Program Deputy US Air Force

Lieutenant Colonel Terry W. Williamson is currently the F-117 System Program Deputy.In this capacity he directs and advocates technology, modernization, and sustainment improvements that will keep the F-117 aircraft viable as the Combatant Commander's primary precision attack fighter of choice through the next decade.He manages an annual budget of $250M & aircraft modernization/development programs worth $1.1B.Lt Col Williamson recently returned from an extended deployment to Kuwait where he commanded a Logistics Squadron during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Terry Williamson during a presentation ceremony Nov. 7 in Raptor Hall, Bldg. 553, Area B. Williamson was awarded the medal for his contributions to Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom while stationed at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait from February to July.
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Terry Williamson was awarded the Bronze Star Nov. 7 for his contributions to Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom while stationed at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait from February to July.It was a first oak leaf cluster for Williamson.
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Williamson said the biggest challenge he encountered as the senior logistics representative was ensuring people had what was necessary.

"Everyone wanted something," he said."I felt I needed to, and wanted to, get it for them."

One big undertaking was moving the Predator squadron to Tallil Air Base in Iraq.Williamson said they moved 60 pallets of parts and supplies."We actually moved entire buildings," he said.His squadron achieved the region's best vehicle in-commission rate despite a 10-fold increase in vehicle support, according to the citation.

Williamson said the true reason for the success was the people.
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Moore and Williamson worked together in the F-16 Combined Test Force at Edwards AFB, Calif.

At the ceremony, Williamson thanked his family for their support.He also expressed his appreciation to the people of the F-117 System Program Office and his pride that it was an F-117 that flew the very first strike mission of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

"I made sure everyone over there knew what my real job was," he said, referring to his current position as the deputy system program director of the F-117 SPO.

The aircraft maintenance officer also received the Bronze Star in 1999 after he commanded the 501st Expeditionary Logistics Squadron during Operation Allied Force.He said he felt very fortunate to have the opportunity to command fine Air Force men women during combat twice in his career.