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
May 17, 2017 Air Force validates cyber protection teams 'full operational capability' SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill.-- The Air Force recently hosted a four-week long training exercise known as “Black Demon“ at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to ensure “full operational capability“ status for two teams of cyber protection experts.The exercise, conducted under the direction of 24th Air
May 11, 2017 Scott hosts Centennial Youth Scavenger Hunt Scott Air Force Base hosted the Youth Scavenger Hunt May 6, 2017. The scavenger hunt was a centennial event and allowed Team Scott Members and their families to learn about the history of Scott Air Force Base with several different activities. Children were separated by age group to compete in
May 11, 2017 Scott AFB celebrates Nurses and Medical Technicians Week Scott AFB and installation partners kicked off the celebration of National Nurses and Medical Technicians Week on May 6, where nurses and medical technicians were saluted all across America through May 12.The week raises awareness about nursing and also to educate the public about the kind of work