Sept. 7, 2018 USTRANSCOM hosts non-lethal weapons training The United Stated Transportation Command hosted their fifth Non-lethal Weapons Familiarization event Aug. 30, 2018, at the Illinois National Guard Training Area in Sparta, Illinois.
Sept. 7, 2018 Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.
Sept. 6, 2018 Broken computer? Cyberfix can help Volunteers from the 375th Communications Group started a program called “Cyberfix,” where Team Scott can receive help with computer problems for free every Wednesday night beginning at 5 p.m. at the Scott AFB library.
Sept. 5, 2018 Operational squadrons key to “Air Force We Need” Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson outlined the way the Air Force will approach its future force structure while speaking at the Defense News annual conference in Arlington, Sept. 5.
Sept. 5, 2018 Sustainment Commander focuses on maintaining center’s top priorities One month into leading the more than 43,000-strong workforce of the Air Force Sustainment Center, Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland is intent on evolving the same priorities that have guided the Center in delivering combat power for America since AFSC’s inception.Priorities built on providing expert logistics
Sept. 2, 2018 2 September 1917 – The First Flight at Scott Field During WWI, Scott Field’s primary mission was to train pilots and ground crews for the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) being deployed to France to fight Imperial Germany. On 2 September 1917, the very first training flight occurred at Scott Field.
Aug. 30, 2018 France selected as next U.S. Transportation Command Senior Enlisted Leader U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason L. France has been selected by Gen. Stephen Lyons, commander, U.S. Transportation Command to succeed U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew M. Caruso as the command senior enlisted leader.
Aug. 29, 2018 AF leadership provides update on the Air Force Publication Reduction Initiative A year ago, Air Force leadership directed a 24-month review of every Air Force directive publication, and today they announced the elimination of more than 226 publications and almost 4,795 compliance items.
Aug. 29, 2018 Cyber Operations Center opens on Scott AFB The 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. Leslie Maher, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 23 to signify the stand-up of the Air Mobility Command's first Cyber Operations Center.
Aug. 28, 2018 Education Office holds annual education fair The 375th Force Support Squadron Education Office hosted an education fair Aug. 16, 2018, at the Scott Event Center.