2013 375th CoC

Col. David Almand, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, gives his final speech to his Airmen during a change of command ceremony June, 14, 2013 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Col. Kyle Kremer, former vice commander at McConnell AFB assumed command of the 375th AMW. Almand was selected to take command of the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

2013 375th CoC

The Scott Air Force Base honor guard present the flag during the playing of the National Anthem at the 375th Air Mobility Wing change of command ceremony June 14, 2013 at Scott AFB, Ill. Col. Kyle Kremer, former vice commander at McConnell AFB, assumed command from Col. David Almand, who was selected to be the wing commander of the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

375th Air Mobility Wing Change of Command

Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, speaks during the 375th Air Mobility Wing change of command ceremony where Col. Kyle Kremer assummed command June 14 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Kremer arrived from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., where he served as the vice commander of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Kristina Forst)

Scott communities earn Abilene Trophy

Members of Scott Air Force Base and the surrounding communities gather to accept the Abilene Trophy from the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois during a ceremony June 11, 2013. The Abilene Trophy is awarded to the community in Air Mobility Command that is most supportive of its local Air Force Base. This was the first time since the awards creation that the communities around Scott have earned the award. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

Scott communities earn Abilene Trophy

Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, thanks members of the local community for the support they have given over the years during a ceremony June 11, 2013 at Scott Air Force Base Ill. The local communities were award the Abilene Trophy for their support of the base. This was the first time since the awards creation that the communities around Scott have earned the award. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

Scott communities earn Abilene Trophy

The Abilene Trophy is displayed in front of Scott Air Force Base leadership during a ceremony June 11, 2013. The Abilene Trophy is awarded to the community in Air Mobility Command that is most supportive of its local Air Force Base. This was the first time since the awards creation that the communities around Scott have earned the award. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)