TSgt Williams retired from the U.S. Air Force having served 20 years from September 1987 to September 2007. During his 20 years of service he was awarded The Air Force Commendation Medal with third oak leaf cluster, The Air Force Achievement Medal with first oak leaf cluster, The Joint Service Commendation Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, Certificate of Survival, awarded at Camp Red Cloud, Republic of Korea. There were numerous letters of commendation, additional awards and certificates for TSgt Williams honorable service to his country.