Aug. 3, 2018 Scott Airman helps deployed wing save water In an effort to help the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing improve combat capability and mission readiness, the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron devised plans to both conserve and recycle on-base water. One of their initiatives was to install low-flow restrictors in the showers, which
Aug. 1, 2018 Commentary: Building Coalitions SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill -- In Hawaiian the word “ohana” means “family.” While that’s the literal translation, “ohana” also connotes a “way of life.” I was born and raised in Hawaii along with two brothers and six sisters, and as you might expect, we had our fair share of fighting and bickering.
July 31, 2018 Team action at 30,000 feet The 932nd Airlift Wing’s Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flew aboard a packed and busy medical practice training flight on July 22, 2018. They flew aboard a C-130 aircraft, provided by the 910th Airlift Wing. After taking off from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 1st Lt. Liz Erdman, 932nd AES flight
July 27, 2018 Scott AFB hosts static, free-fall jumps Joint force members from six bases performed static-line and free-fall jumps over the Scott Air Force Base drop zone July 18, 2018. The Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists execute this training to maintain their readiness. The 375th Operations Support Squadron created the drop zone
July 27, 2018 Scott AFB leadership announces changes to awards instructions Scott Air Force Base leadership has announced new operating instructions for the 375th Air Mobility Wing’s awards program.
July 27, 2018 New commander takes reins of the 635th SCOW Col. Robert Henderson assumed command of the 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing from Col. David Sanford during a change of command ceremony hosted by Lt. Gen. Lee Levy II, Air Force Sustainment Command commander, at the Scott Event Center, July 20.
July 24, 2018 Airmen and medical researchers team up for inflight TIS training Airmen from the 628th Medical Group at Joint Base Charleston, the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and medical researchers from Indiana and Nebraska universities, conducted Transportation Isolation System training July 18, 2018, on a flight from Joint Base
July 24, 2018 AMC announces Aviator Technical Track beta test program The application window is open for active duty mobility pilots to pioneer a new Aviator Technical Track program, Air Mobility Command officials announced July 20, 2018.
July 23, 2018 SECAF visits Mobility Airmen at Scott AFB The 24th Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited with Mobility Airman at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 19 and 20, 2018. During her visit, the Wilson engaged with local leaders, received an Air Mobility Command tour highlighting the command's successes and capabilities, and held a
July 19, 2018 Brig. Gen. John Lamontagne assumes command of 618th AOC The 618th Air Operations Center, Air Mobility Command's hub for worldwide airlift, air refueling and aeromedical evacuation, received new leadership as Brig. Gen. Kenneth Bibb relinquished command to Brig. Gen. John Lamontagne during a change of command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, 17 July