Brigadier General “Bud” Anderson: Promoted at 100
Living Legend, American Treasure
On December 2nd, 2022, Col. “Bud” Anderson, the highest scoring living US Fighter Ace, and the only surviving US Triple Ace Fighter Pilot, advanced to the rank of Brigadier General. He turns 101 years old on January 13th.
Imagine what an honor it must have been for his family to witness. Anderson’s promotion was recognized at a ceremony at the Aerospace Museum of California, near Sacramento, packed with a room full of family, friends, and dignitaries.
When one of the world’s greatest aviators, and one of America’s bravest hero’s gets awarded Brigadier General, they bring in the big guns.
The Presiding Officer officiating the ceremony was none other than General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
As Chief, Gen. Brown is responsible for the organization, training and equipping of nearly 700,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving the United States and overseas.
