April 18, 2023 Always combat ready: Scott's WWII readiness training Scott Air Force Base has its roots in being prepared to fly, fight, and win our Nation’s wars. Our current efforts to sharpen expeditionary skills stems from the 1917 establishment of Scott Field to train Airmen for World War I. When global war, again, reared its ugly head, Scott Field doubled down
April 6, 2023 Scott Air Force Base partners with community for first airshow in five years For the first time in five years, Scott Air Force Base is opening its gates to the community for a full weekend of airshow performances and educational activities for children of all ages, plus a sneak peek into the lives of Airmen who currently serve. Hundreds of partners on and off base have been
April 6, 2023 Documentary honors Vietnam War Veteran Daniel H. Hefel BELLEVILLE, Ill. – After 14 years of gathering war stories, Tim Breitbach created a documentary depicting his cousin’s life, Daniel Hefel, a Vietnam War veteran. The film was shown for free March 30 during a public gathering at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, which was attended by a
April 5, 2023 375th Medical Group hosts a Town Hall for MHS Genesis On April 6, 2023, the 375th Medical Group will be hosting a Military Health Systems Genesis Townhall at the Military and Family Readiness Center, Scott Air Force Base, to answer questions and explain the program replacing TRICARE for Scott Airmen.
April 5, 2023 Team Scott partners with community to install a Blessing Box on base Team Scott held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the base's new Blessing Box near the Scott Elementary School April 3, 2023. The Blessing Box is stocked with non-perishable foods and hygiene items that families can take from or replenish. In an effort to combat food security issues for military
March 24, 2023 Scott AFB conducts MARE to prepare for 2023 Airshow and STEM Expo The 375th Air Mobility Wing conducted a Major Accident Response Exercise to exercise their ability to respond to any base emergency. The International Council of Air Shows requires bases to conduct a MARE in order to demonstrate a rapid and effective response to any situation that may arise.The
March 23, 2023 Scott Showcase Tour Team Scott invited AFJROTC, AFROTC cadets, High School Students, and members of the Delayed entry program from 16 schools and universities to attend various demos, displays, mission overviews, and a tour of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 22, 2023.
March 23, 2023 HQ CCC: “Providing the Reins of Command” for 80 Years! When Lt. Col. Henry H. “Hap” Arnold led his flight of ten Martin YB-10 bombers, July 19, 1934, from Washington D.C. to Fairbanks, Alaska and back, he could never have realized that today’s Cyberspace Capabilities Center would exist as a direct result of that mission.In addition to showing to the
March 21, 2023 Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians The Chief of Staff of the Air Force approved several initiatives submitted to the November 2022 Air Force Uniform Board for implementation in Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel. Authorized
March 17, 2023 Team Scott Airmen attend 73rd Annual Belle-Scott enlisted dinner On March 10, 2023 members from the 375th Air Mobility wing enjoyed a dinner with the Belleville community at the St. Clair country club.