May 25, 2017 Meeting an American hero Not everyday do you get to meet a true American hero, let alone one that is a WWII fighter pilot and happens to be a Tuskegee Airman.For the men and women of the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base, meeting retired Lt. Col. Robert (Bob) Friend was a rare opportunity to meet such a
May 24, 2017 Team Scott enjoys Spring Fling Scott Air Force Base kicked off spring with the annual Spring Fling on May 19. It gave members a chance to celebrate the base’s centennial anniversary with a day of baseball-themed activities, in an effort to enhance comprehensive Airman fitness. The event, which took place at the Scott Event
May 24, 2017 Scott recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month Since 1949, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to bring about greater awareness of psychological health concerns and conditions, to offer support for those who are living with these conditions, and to promote increased access to care and treatment.This
May 24, 2017 4N’s can now apply for licensure For decades the Air Force has trained medical technicians to practical nurse levels, but has not licensed them. On March 22 in Jefferson City, Mo., the Missouri State Board of Nursing voted unanimously to approve the Air Force Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program as a practical nurse
May 24, 2017 Scott honors law enforcement during Police Week To show appreciation for the everyday sacrifices law enforcement members make protecting the community, Scott participated in National Police Week from May 15-19. Police Week kicked off with a shooting competition, followed throughout the week by a basketball tournament, a softball tournament and
May 24, 2017 CYSS celebrates its 5th anniversary at Scott Successful evolution takes time.For the Air Force Space Command’s Cyberspace Support Squadron, it’s taken about five years. May 14 marked the fifth year anniversary of the squadron’s activation, and in this short time it has become a gem for the command.“A unique and diverse squadron supporting all
May 24, 2017 Scott civic leaders tour MacDill, Tyndall Through close coordination with units from MacDill and Tyndall Air Force Bases in Florida, a group of southern Illinois community leaders traveled more than 1,000 miles to get a glimpse of the capabilities wielded by the world’s greatest Air Force.Leveraging the Total Force Association relationships
May 17, 2017 AF Honor Guard conducts training at Scott AFB The Air Force Honor Guard conducted a recruiting presentation at Scott on May 8 as well as training for the Scott AFB Honor Guard members May 8-17. The training was part of an Air Force Honor Guard initiative to keep standards high across the entire Air Force.Senior Airman Andrew Zander has been in
May 17, 2017 458th AS C-21 Formal Training Unit produces mission-ready pilots for AF The 458th Airlift Squadron’s C-21A Formal Training Unit is the United States Air Force’s sole C-21 FTU and provides qualified pilots to three separate commands: Air Mobility Command, U. S. Air Forces in Europe, and the Air National Guard.The FTU manages five training courses and graduates
May 17, 2017 Scott Commander invites all to base's airshow and 100th anniversary celebration For 100 years, countless brave service men and women have passed through our gates and have called the Greater Scott community home. Local communities have helped us grow from a pilot training base during World War I to the Nation’s premier transportation and cyber hub today. On June 10-11, we’re