Colonel Skotte currently serves as the 146th Medical Group Commander for the California Air National Guard, responsible for the medical readiness of the 1,200 members comprising two flying squadrons, associate squadrons and support units. Colonel Skotte graduated from the USAF Academy in 1972 and has enjoyed a distinguished career with assignments including working on the original GPS satellite development for the Space and Missile Systems Organization (SAMSO) and other USAF Space Assets.