Jan. 24, 2024 Scott AFB successfully hot-pit refuels F-35 for the first time, gains certification Scott Air Force Base recently hosted a pair of F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 388th Fighter Wing based at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a part of an Air Force-wide push to expand hot-pit refueling capabilities, Jan. 18, 2024.
Jan. 10, 2024 Scott AFB honors MLK’s birthday with a panel discussion featuring local civil rights activist Reginald E. Petty, a friend of significant Civil Rights leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a cornerstone in Black American history himself, was a guest speaker and panelist at a panel discussion in honor of Dr. King’s birthday observance on Scott Air Force Base, Jan. 9, 2024.The other
Jan. 9, 2024 SEAC Troy Black addresses Team Scott Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Troy Black, was featured at an all-call today at Scott Air Force Base. He shared insights on the strategic direction of today’s military and the vital roles of its joint force.
Jan. 9, 2024 Scott AFB Local Registration Authority Office relocates In an effort to centralize customer support functions on Scott Air Force Base, the 375th Communications Squadron relocated the Local Registration Authority (LRA) Office—a.k.a. SIPR Token Office—from Building P-61 to Building 859 (Address: 859 Buchanan St).For those who did not already know, the base
Dec. 27, 2023 Scott AFB earns recognition for its Osteopathic Residency Program A base initiative is transforming the way 16 Air Force osteopathic medical residents receive their training.Through a collaborative effort with St. Louis University, St. Elizabeth’s and SIHF Healthcare, Air Force osteopathic residents are undergoing a comprehensive three-year training program, which
Dec. 13, 2023 Firefighting Equipment Donated to Guatemalan Fire Departments The 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron loaded 33 thousand pounds of firefighting equipment and clothing, and emergency response medical supplies that are to be donated to 40 Guatemalan fire departments, Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Dec. 7, 2023 Scott AFB commander outlines vision for AMC’s ‘Flagship’ Wing Since taking command of the 375th Air Mobility Wing in July, Col. John Poole has spent time working with his leadership team, evaluating the health of the wing to determine how to make the wing stronger. He has since sent a report to higher headquarters affirming that the wing is “combat ready” and
Oct. 25, 2023 Ready Airman Training and link to AFFORGEN focus of latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast Ready Airmen Training and the foundational readiness aspect it plays in increasing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of an Airman to survive, operate, and succeed across the full range of military operations is the topic on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast,
Oct. 20, 2023 24 civics chosen as new Honorary Commanders Team Scott has selected 24 community leaders from across the St. Louis metropolitan region to be part of its 2025 Class of Honorary Commanders.
Oct. 5, 2023 375th AMW leadership visits 375th OG Det. 1 U.S. Air Force Col. John Poole, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. Richard Kind, 375th AMW deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Andrews, 375th AMW command chief, visited the 375th Operations Group Detachment 1 at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Oct. 3,