[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 70 (Friday, May 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. SCOTT G. ANDERSON

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 1999

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, on June 30, 1999, Lt. Col. Scott G. Anderson 
is retiring as the Vice Commander for the 174 Fighter Wing, New York 
Air National Guard in Syracuse, NY. He assumed this position on Aug. 
12, 1997. Previously, he was the Air Force Advisor for the Wing, 
serving as the active duty personnel representative for the 9th Air 
Force Commander, as well as assisting the 174th Fighter Wing in 
preparing for mobilization while attaining the highest possible level 
of combat readiness. He assumed this position on March 1, 1996.
  Lt. Col. Anderson was born on March 2, 1956 in Fargo, ND, but now 
calls Syracuse, NY, home. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy 
in 1978 receiving a commission and Bachelor of Science degree in 
Mechanical Engineering. After earning his wings in June 1979 at Vance 
Air Force Base, OK, he was assigned to Hahn Air Base, Germany, as an 
operational F-4E fighter pilot, first with the 313th and then the 10th 
Tactical Fighter Squadrons.
  Following Wild Weasel up-grade at George Air Force Base, CA, he was 
reassigned to Germany in the 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air 
Base in 1982. He served as Squadron Flight Scheduler and Weapons 
Officer and qualified as an Instructor Pilot in the F-4G. In April 1984 
he was selected to attend the Air Force Fighter Weapons School at 
Nellis Air Force Base, NV, and following graduation returned to 
Spangdahlem as Chief of Weapons and Tactics for the 480th Fighter 
Squadron. In August 1985 he was assigned to the 4443rd Test and 
Evaluation Group, George Air Force Base, CA, as the Tactics Development 
and Evaluation Officer. Projects included HARM anti-radiation missile, 
Wild Weasel/F-16 mixed force tactics, and development of F-16 HASRM 
missile capability.
  In August, 1990 he received his Masters of Business Administration 
from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, was selected for the U.S. 
Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (Thunderbirds) as the Logistics 
Officer, and transitioned to the F-16. Flying the number ``Seven'' 
aircraft, he served as the Deputy Commander for Maintenance, flight 
check pilot, team evaluator, and safety observer for each air 
demonstration. He then served as Chief of Weapons and Tactics 
Documentation Division, 57th Test Group, Nellis Air Force Base, NV, 
responsible for developing Multi-Command tactics manuals while attached 
to the 422 Test and Evaluation Squadron as an F-16 Test and Evaluation 
pilot.
  Prior to his current position with the 174 Fighter Wing, he was 
assigned to the Department of State as the Operational Program and 
Training Manager, Air Force Directorate, JUSMAG-K, Seoul, Korea, acting 
as in-country liaison and consultant between the United States 
Government, aerospace industry, and the Republic of Korea concerning 
defense acquisition projects. His programs included the Korean F-16 
Fighter, airborne missiles and munitions, Early Warning and tactical 
intelligence acquisition systems, and interface for joint exercise and 
training programs.
  Lt. Col. Anderson is a command pilot with over 3,400 flying hours. 
His military decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 
the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force 
Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and the Combat Readiness 
Medal with oak leaf cluster.
  Lt. Col. Anderson is married to the former Theresa Garrison of 
Brooklyn Park, MN. They have four children: Clint, Jenny Lynn, Grant 
and Katie Rose.

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