June 10, 2017 USAF Thunderbirds visit Scott Youth Center Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbirds pilot, practices formations with military children at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 9, 2017. Krajicek is the slot pilot and flies the number four jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)
June 10, 2017 Airshow: Practice Day and Prep work The Thunderbirds, officially known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighter Falcon, the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, for special needs families, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 9, 2017. To
June 8, 2017 Brad Thompson kicks off the Scott AFB airshow celebration Brad Thompson, former Major League Baseball St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, is scheduled to fly in an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team, as part of the upcoming airshow and open house June 10 and 11.Thompson, has been selected as the USAF
June 7, 2017 Scott AFB hosting centennial airshow SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Scott Air Force Base is hosting its 2017 Centennial Airshow and Open House June 10-11 to celebrate and commemorate the base’s 100 years of service to the United States military.Maj. Marc Meier, Airshow Director, is overseeing all aspects of planning and production of
May 31, 2017 Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, Scott celebrate 100 years of service SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- One of the highlights for Scott’s Centennial Airshow and Open House on June 10 and 11 will be a flyby and display of an historical aircraft that has rich ties this region as well as the beginnings of flight.The Curtiss JN-4D Jenny is possibly North America’s most famous
May 25, 2017 Indy 500 drivers tour Scott AFB Ed Carpenter, Indy Car Series Driver, tries on the Explosive Ordinance Disposal bomb-suit during a visit May 23, 2017 to Scott Air Force Base. The drivers met with Airmen from several suadrons to learn about what Scott AFB brings to the fight.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chad Gorecki)
May 25, 2017 Memorial run at Scott Lake honors ‘port dawgs’ Air transportation specialists gathered for a memorial run May 22 at Scott Lake. The run honored “port dawgs” who have passed in the line of duty.“Unfortunately, we do this every year,” said Tech. Sgt. Tim Brady, Air Mobility Command transportation systems and data management functional. “There are
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