Sept. 21, 2018 618th AOC makes global reach a reality, one channel at a time SCOTT AFB, Ill.-- While aerial refueling and airlift are often the most well-known Rapid Global Mobility avenues, another lesser-known option is the use of pre-stablished en-route locations. Air Mobility Command sustains 42 en-route locations around the globe through the use of a complex system of
Sept. 20, 2018 AMC commander talks aircrew retention The commander of Air Mobility Command took the stage at the Air Force Association’s annual Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, to address the national pilot shortage, an issue shared by the Air Force and the airline industry.
Sept. 19, 2018 Scott hosts Educators Day to discuss school quality, teacher licensing issues Scott Air Force Base welcomed 36 school superintendents, administrators, school support staff, and college representatives to the base Sept. 14 to discuss school quality and teacher licensing issues that affect military families. Col. Leslie Maher, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, started the day
Sept. 19, 2018 Airman journeys from pro Australian basketball player to officer “When you first go out there, you’re nervous,” said 1st Lt. Brittnie Davis, Air Mobility Command intelligence officer, as she described what it’s like to be on the court during a professional Australian basketball game. “You have the lights on you. You have people in the crowd. You put a lot of
Sept. 19, 2018 CMSAF Wright: The Airmen We Need must be resilient In order to win tomorrow’s war, defend the homeland and remain a safe and secure nuclear deterrent, Airmen must be well trained, well led, agile and resilient, according to the Air Force’s most senior enlisted leader.Building upon Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s discussion of the “Air
Sept. 11, 2018 Scott AFB #NeverForgets events surrounding 9/11 Gathered around the installation’s flagpole, a small group of people watched as the American flag was raised and then lowered to half-staff during a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony today at 7 a.m.Flanked by formations of junior enlisted members from an Airman Leadership School class and Scott’s first
Sept. 7, 2018 Air Mobility Command welcomes new commander SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Mobility Command welcomed a new commander at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Sept. 7.Air Force Gen. Maryanne Miller took command of AMC from Air Force Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, who retires after more than 35 years of service. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David
Sept. 7, 2018 Air Force honors legacy by celebrating a legend’s birthday When an Air Force legend celebrates their 103rd birthday, no doubt the service’s senior leader will take notice.