Club Member Scott Freeman Obituary-Updated

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Update on Services:

From one of Scott’s friends, “Scott was a B-52D EWO stationed at March AFB. He flew 262 combat missions during ArcLight including five Linebacker II missions. After leaving March, Scott was a Raven flying RC-135s followed by assignments to Mather teaching Electronic Warfare following by assignments to Randolph and the Pentagon. Scott wrote a story in “We Were Crewdogs, Vol VII” about his mission on the fourth night of Linebacker II. The target was the Bac Mai Storage Facilities, flying Blue 2. Blue 1 was shot down that night along with Scarlet 3, about 4 minutes ahead of Scott’s plane”.

Graveside service will be Friday, September 26th at 2:30 pm at the National Memorial Cemetery in Quantico, followed by a Celebration of Life at:
Montclair Country Club
16500 Edgewood Dr
Montclair, VA 22025
4-6PM.
Please RSVP for the Celebration of Life by Thursday 9/25 with fellow Club member Gary Platt (703) 927-2299 by and he will pass that along to Mrs. Jackie Freeman. Please feel free to attend one or both gatherings.
Here is the obituary for Scott Freeman:
Winfield Freeman Obituary – Chantilly, VA
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Original Post:

We have received notification of the passing of Club member Scott Freeman. Scott joined the Club almost 14 years ago to the day, and enjoyed shooting at the Club and the friends he had here. Condolences to family and friends. There is no further information regarding services at this time, here is the obituary we received:

Winfield Scott Freeman III

September 14, 1946 – September 8, 2025

Winfield Scott Freeman III, also known as Scott, passed away on September 8, 2025 at the age of 78.

He was devoted to his wife, Jackie, a loving father to his daughter, Kelly (Howland) and his sons, James and Ryan; a beloved brother to his sister Jane Bittner; a proud grandfather to Eli and Maci Howland; a cherished brother-in-law to Gary Noto; and a caring uncle to Danny Bittner.

Scott served 24 years in the United States Airforce, retiring in 1993 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His distinguished career concluded at the Pentagon where he contributed to the Intelligence Community.

He served as an Electronics Warfare Officer (EWO) on B52 aircraft. Scott flew 262 combat missions in Vietnam. He played a vital role in the Linebacker II aerial campaign which secured the release of American prisoners. He was deeply honored to serve his country as evidenced by his many service medals with Oak Leaf clusters.

In his retirement, Scott enjoyed playing golf, skeet shooting, rooting for the NY Giants football team and watching science fiction movies.

He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, love of country, and warm spirit. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.