May 4, 2022 History can have a price tag: “Golden Shovel” returned home A Scott Air Force Base historical artifact was recently in an antique shop and has returned home after mysteriously vanishing more than 100 years ago. After a store owner reached out to a 375 Air Mobility Wing historian, the item was brought back April 12, 2022.
May 3, 2022 Scott AFB Space-A travel update As of April 22, 2022, the Air Force has lifted all restrictions on space-available (Space-A) travel. At this time, Scott Air Force Base does not yet provide Space-A travel and additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Meanwhile, please see Air Mobility Command's travel site at
April 20, 2022 CBD, THC & You: What to know before you go up in smoke Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a substance that is derived from the Cannabis sativa (hemp/marijuana) plant. Its implementation in products like oils, energy drinks and pet products have increased throughout the years, alongside its increasing availability to the average consumer. It is not authorized for
April 8, 2022 Brig. Gen. Flowers visits Scott AFB U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Alfred Flowers Jr., Manpower, Personnel and Resources director, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, visited Scott Air Force Base, Illinois during a distinguished visitor tour April 1, 2022.
April 5, 2022 The right ingredients: 375th FSS Airmen first AF team to compete in culinary competition Four Airmen from the 375th Force Support Squadron were selected as the first Air Force team in 46 years to compete at the annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise in Fort Lee, Virginia.The largest military culinary competition in North America, the Joint Culinary Training Exercise held March 2-11,
March 18, 2022 Showcase Wing Mobility Rehearsal 375th Air Mobility Wing Airmen conducted phase one of a deployment mobility rehearsal on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 16-17. The mobility rehearsal emphasized readiness of command and control procedures and continuity of operations in a simulated contested environment.
March 11, 2022 18th Air Force visits Scott AFB Maj. Gen. Kenneth T. Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 18th Air Force command chief, and their spouses visited Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 9, 2022. During the visit, Bibb and Bickley met with Team Scott personnel, learning about the hard work and dedication
March 7, 2022 Scott AFB officer helped develop Air Force policy changes for women Leading from the front is nothing new for Capt. Sarah Berheide, a 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operations support flight commander. As part of the Air Force’s 2019 Women’s Initiative Team, she helped develop policy changes for women, and is being featured during this week's virtual Women’s
Feb. 23, 2022 Base chapel hosts Pastor Appreciation Lunch The base chapel hosted a Pastor Appreciation Lunch for 25 Protestant church leaders from the local area on Feb. 16, 2022.
Feb. 16, 2022 A portrait in readiness Nearly the entire world watched Air Mobility Command Airmen evacuate more than one hundred thousand evacuees from Afghanistan, all while combating active attacks in Kabul. Nearly the whole world was glued to their screens watching this operation unfold, experiencing feelings mirroring a