Scott Air Force Base Features

Scott AFB pilots make history

1st Lt. Sam Eckholm — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:41:00 GMT

On a warm fall afternoon, three Scott Air Force Base pilots made history, becoming the first all-African American crew to land the C-21 at Alabama’s historic Tuskegee airfield. The group was joined by two other team members from the 458th Airlift Squadron, who spent the day touring the airfield and visiting with students from the Red Tail Flight Academy, named after the legendary Tuskegee Airmen who trained at the very same airfield over 80 years ago.

Outdoor Recreation: A new passion awaits

Sidney Snyder, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Office — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:45:20 GMT

For Airmen looking for the opportunity to get out, build new hobbies and find new passions, Outdoor Recreation trips offer fun adventures and a way for Airmen to improve their mental health.

Perfecting ceremonial movements

Airman 1st Class Isaac Olivera — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:24:00 GMT

A warm summer breeze flowed inside the Scott Air Force Base honor guard building through an open door. This door was left open to the winds of possibilities by Airmen who were outside practicing their routine. Today’s practice was unique, because the Air Force’s Honor Guard was here to train Scott’s Airmen.

Showcase medics, relieving fears - offering hope

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:36:35 GMT

The 375th Medical Group deployed 39 medics between April and June 2021 to the Community Vaccination Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul as the Advanced Operational Node team members in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency response to battle COVID-19.

Meet the Vice: Recipe for success is faith, caring for others before self

Senior AIrman Shannon Moorehead — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:08:45 GMT

Meet Col. Rob Lowe, 375th Air Mobility Wing vice commander and his family.

Scott’s Korean-American Association provides scholarships for high school students

Airman 1st Class Isaac Olivera — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:14:00 GMT

A gray cloudy sky covered the Scott Event Center on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois as a light glowed from inside the building that contrasted the gloomy weather. One could say that it was because of the great lighting the Event Center has, but another could argue that it was the glowing group of teens who were being recognized for their hard work. Over $1,000 in scholarships were given to three area high school students thanks to Scott’s Korean American Association of the Scott Area. The KAASA is a non-profit private organization, which is represented by Korean Americans on Scott AFB that supports the local community through charity and educational outlets.

The Medical Equipment Repair Center — a ‘hidden gem’ of the 375th Medical Support Squadron

Airman 1st Class Isaac Olivera — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:55:00 GMT

Tucked away past numerous hallways in the 375th Medical Group, rays of sunlight illuminate a hidden gem. Those rays move past a room full of workbenches, electrical equipment and tools, and cast onto a group of Airmen working on medical equipment ensuring patients are able to receive the care they need. The Medical Equipment Repair Center, or MERC, consists of specialty trained biomedical equipment technicians (BMET) that are part of a select group in their career field.

One Decision Creates a Legacy; First Female Defender at Scott AFB Inspires Airmen

375th Public Affairs Office — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:24:00 GMT

There are certain crossroads in life where one decision creates a legacy and for Sgt. Pat Hollingsworth, her decision 49 years ago would impact generations to come.

Airman looks to Rated Prep Program for lifelong dream to fly

Airman 1st Class Shannon Moorehead, 375th Air Mobility wing — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:00:00 GMT

For Senior Airman David Ramones, 54th Airlift Squadron executive flight attendant, the selection to the Air Force’s Rated Preparatory Program helps fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot.

Public Health officer deploys to Navajo Nation to assist with COVID relief

Airman 1st Class Shannon Moorehead, 375th Air Mobility wing — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:32:00 GMT

Lieutenant Jerome Anderson, a U.S. Public Health Service officer assigned to the 375th Medical Group, recently deployed to the Navajo Nation in Arizona to assist with the fight against COVID-19.

C-21 schoolhouse gets a ‘flood’ of change

1st Lt. Sam Eckholm, 375th Air Mobility Wing — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:54:00 GMT

Six months ago a flash flood wreaked havoc across Scott Air Force Base which also affected the C-21 Formal Training Unit. As the Air Force’s sole C-21 schoolhouse, the FTU is responsible for training approximately 50 pilots per year, so that they arrive at their units qualified to perform the C-21’s mission of transporting general officers and other distinguished visitors to locations around the world.

Airman & Family Readiness Center helps Airmen thrive, stay connected

Airman 1st Class Shannon Moorhead — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:34:00 GMT

SCOTT AIR FRCE BASE, ILL. – Being separated from a loved one during a deployment can be tough, so

Operations Support Squadron molds “bold leaders”

Airman 1st Class Shannon Moorehead — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 20:04:00 GMT

How do you take a large squadron with more than 15 different career fields and have them perform their missions flawlessly and in unison?

A wingman fights for mental strength on behalf of his friend

Airman 1st Class Isaac Olivera — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:44:00 GMT

During an annual nuclear exercise called Global Thunder in October 2018, Master Sgt. Durel Williams, Air Mobility Command threat working group action officer, was in his office about to brief four Airmen at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, when his phone buzzed. It was his old supervisor. “Durel, I’m not sure if you know this or not, but Shane took his life last night.”

Special Warfare candidates look to the PAST for a better future

Senior Airman Solomon Cook — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

It has been said that approximately 70 percent of individuals from ages 17 to 24 are ineligible to join the U.S. military due to failure to meet standards. Statistics such as this make those who have the physical and mental prowess to apply, qualify and ultimately join a special warfare career field all the more impressive.

Cyber Transporters enable global mobility

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:53:00 GMT

In the face of a global pandemic, the Air Force has quickly adapted to thrive in a telework environment. The 375th Communications Squadron Cyber Transporters is one of the many teams helping to facilitate this new normal.

Chaplains build spiritual resilience in unit work centers

Airman 1st Class Shannon Moorehead, 375th Air Mobility wing — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:18:25 GMT

To help build and maintain the spiritual resilience of service members, provide personal guidance and advocate for Airmen, Scott’s Chaplains recently repositioned themselves into unit work centers.

Scott creates ‘Dayroom Chat’ for diversity, inclusion discussions

Airman 1st Class Shannon Moorehead, 375th Air Mobility wing — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:37:00 GMT

Airmen from Scott Air Force Base have created a way for people of all ranks to come together virtually to provide a place to have difficult conversations, and as a way to support the Air Force’s initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

Have a ‘toast’ to public speaking, leadership development

Airman Isaac Olivera — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:01:16 GMT

“Dink, dink, dink . . . Wingmen far and wide raise your glasses, and give a toast at Toastmasters to professional progression. Learn, cheer and hoo-rah with fellow Airmen as public speaking emanates forth.”

CBRN training during COVID operations help maintain battle readiness

Airman 1st Class Shannon Moorehead, 375th Air Mobility wing — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:34:00 GMT

Chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attacks are some of the most hostile environments service members may be exposed to in a combat zone, and which is why training must continue despite COVID pandemic restrictions.