2023 KDVA & KUSAF Honoree
CPT Tyler Williams
HONORS CATEGORY:
U.S. Service Member
Accomplishments or support for the ROK-U.S. Alliance:
Intelligence Officer, Air Defense of Seoul, Air Defense Intelligence officer for Suwon AFB Air Defense, Liaison, Perimeter Defense Suwon AFB, 10th ROK Air Force Liaison Suwon AFB
Volunteer efforts:
Supported Suwon Orphanage annual Christmas and Spring festival events, Suwon – American-Korean Friendship club
Biography:
CPT Tyler Williams was born in Temple, Texas not far from the Army base of Fort Hood. CPT Williams is the son of Brenda and David Williams. From an early age CPT Williams wanted to be a military man. CPT Williams wanted to serve in the Army as had his father, grandfather, and great grandfathers and follow in their footsteps. The family moved often and to several postings. CPT Williams attended High School in Niceville Florida and earned an associate’s degree from Northwest Florida State College and his Bachelor’s degree from University of Central Florida majoring in Political Science. CPT Williams entered the Army in 2014 and was commissioned in the Army Intelligence Branch. CPT Williams has spent the majority of his service in overseas posts in Germany, Poland, and Korea. CPT Williams is currently assigned to Germany and plans on making the Army his chosen career.
Statement from the nominator:
CPT Tyler Williams selflessly served in various intelligence assignments in the Republic of Korea from December 2020 to November 2022, volunteering to extend his tour during some of North Korea’s most prolific missile firings in the Korean Theater of Operations. CPT Williams expertly navigated and integrated Intelligence War Fighting Functions to enhance U.S./Korean “Fight Tonight” readiness on land, sea, and the airspace over and surrounding Korea. Handpicked by Army leadership to serve as liaison and ground defense coordinator to the 10th ROKAF Fighter wing, he was commended by 10th ROKAF for his war-fighting skills and integration of U.S. / ROK air defense strategies. CPT Williams built integration relationships with 8th U.S. Army, 7th Air Force and the ROK Air Force enhancing digital battle functions and leaving behind a legacy program that will continue to serve the U.S. / ROK alliance in the coming years. One of the enduring programs CPT Williams left behind was his passionate integration and continuing education of Korean Augmentation to the United States Army personnel (KATUSA) assigned to his unit. Intelligence cross training and unit integration of KATUSA’s was a priority that will continue to strengthen the bonds of the U.S. / ROK alliance today and for the future. If selected for this honor CPT Williams would continue to foster his relationships with his Korean counterparts to sustain our strong alliance.