Nov. 9, 2017 Team Scott, community enjoy Centennial Fall Festival Airman 1st Class Jasmine Hanna, Air Mobility Command promotions technician, plays Giant Jenga at the Fall Festival, Nov. 3, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Giant Jenga was one of the many children’s activities featured at the annual festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara
Oct. 30, 2017 Scott launches its first Mission Defense Team Scott’s first Mission Defense Team was launched Oct. 16 when a group of Airmen from the 375th Communications Support Squadron searched for ways to better protect the 458th Airlift Squadron C-21s from potential cyber vulnerabilities during a flight.MDT’s were first introduced in 2014 as part of the
Oct. 27, 2017 U.S. Transportation Command’s trailblazing transition to cloud computing enhances its cyber processes and protection SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – U.S. Transportation Command is the first Department of Defense organization to initiate migration of its cyber domain to a commercial cloud provider to improve mission assurance, while strengthening information technology efficiency and effectiveness. Last month, the
Oct. 27, 2017 Scott’s summer safety report SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- With an event packed centennial year, safety around Scott Air Force base has been vital to accomplishing Team Scott’s missions.“The 375th Air Mobility Wing Safety Office works tirelessly to identify, eliminate, and respond to hazards across 46 units here and six
Oct. 19, 2017 Honoring the life, service of MWD Satin Security Forces personnel and those who knew Military Working Dog Satin N591 held a memorial service to honor his service and his life, Oct. 12, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. He fortunately was able to enjoy some retirement life thanks to an adoptive family before losing his battle with
Oct. 19, 2017 375th AES renovates C-130 fuselage trainer for certification The 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Scott Air Force Base renovated the C-130 fuselage trainer, making training on it fully certifiable. The C-130 FuT doubles the 375th AES simulation training capability. It also provides an improved and cost-effective training platform for the AES medics
Oct. 19, 2017 AMC renames planning center after first-ever USTRANSCOM commander Scott Air Force Base’s Global Reach Planning Center was renamed the Gen. Duane H. Cassidy Conference Center during a dedication ceremony here Oct. 6. Members from Air Mobility Command and United States Transportation Command gathered together to honor the impact made by Cassidy, USTRANSCOM’s first
Oct. 11, 2017 Team Scott to host 24-hour run honoring past, present veterans Air Force Sergeant’s Association Chapter 872 SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Team Scott’s local Air Force Sergeant’s Association will host a 24-hour vigil run on base Oct. 20 to honor past and present veterans and their families. This is the eighth year AFSA chapter 872 will lead the event. This
Oct. 11, 2017 Airlift/Tanker Association 2017 Hall of Fame honors Sir Alan Cobham for aviation contributions to air mobility SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The Airlift/Tanker Association honored Sir Alan Cobham as their 28th Hall of Fame inductee Oct. 5 as they held an unveiling ceremony of his bust now located in Scott Air Force Base’s “Walk of Fame” area.“Sir Cobham had a way of seeing the future before it was there,”
Oct. 11, 2017 AMC leadership conference stresses full spectrum readiness SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. Wing commanders, command chiefs and spouses representing Air Mobility Command gathered at Scott Air Force Base from Sept. 26-28 for the fall Phoenix Rally conference.Throughout the conference, AMC leaders regularly discussed ways to grow and professionally develop Mobility