Jan. 18, 2017 James bids farewell as SecAF The men and women of the Air Force bid farewell to the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11.James led the Air Force for more than three years after being confirmed in December 2013. “Because of your leadership, the United States Air
Jan. 11, 2017 Behind the Scenes: Preparation for the Centennial Kick-Off Ceremony Members of Air Force Band of Mid-America Starlifter practice a variety of songs for Scott Air Force Base’s Centennial Celebration kick off, Jan. 4, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Starlifter, is a seven-piece group of Airmen musicians. The group performs virtually every musical idiom, from rock
Jan. 11, 2017 375th Air Mobility Wing JA team holds 2nd annual Military Justice Symposium The 375th Air Mobility Wing Judge Advocate’s military justice team hosted the 2nd annual Military Justice Symposium at Scott Air Force Base on Dec. 12.The purpose of the MJS was to give commanders, first sergeants, and supervisors a forum to come together and discuss military justice issues during
Jan. 11, 2017 Scott kicks off centennial year focused on heritage, missions and partnerships Scott Air Force Base enters its 100th year in 2017, and the installation celebrated its heritage, missions and partnerships with a kick off celebration, one of many events that will highlight the base’s “Century of Service.”Scott is the fourth oldest continuously active base in the Air Force, with a
Jan. 6, 2017 Scott AFB celebrates ‘Century of Service’ This year the Air Force celebrates its 70th birthday and the fourth oldest “continuously active duty flying field” in its inventory will celebrate its 100th. Located in the heartland of America, Scott Air Force Base is marking this historic milestone tomorrow with a kickoff celebration that will
Dec. 21, 2016 Holiday Crime Prevention The holiday season is upon us! For most this is a time of year filled with joy that is spent with family and friends. It means travel for some while others stay local. It means lots of shopping and being on the hunt for the best deals. This is a time of year that many look forward to all year
Dec. 16, 2016 Air drop at Scott In a first for the 375th Air Mobility Wing and the next step in certifying a new Drop Zone area for use on Scott’s flight line, a C-130 performs a test air drop Dec. 13, 2016, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The 375th Operational Support Squadron created the Drop Zone to increase the readiness of units
Dec. 14, 2016 375th LRS at Scott provides support for Ohio presidential visit A great sense of responsibility is always hovering over the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron: the possibility that a presidential mission will require the unit’s immediate support. Whenever the president or vice president travels to the Midwest, and sometimes beyond, the 375th LRS is there to
Dec. 14, 2016 375th AMW reflects on a year of innovative accomplishments Throughout the year, the 375th Air Mobility Wing has worked to expand its capabilities in an Air Force operating with less money, personnel, and resources. To compensate, Airmen have successfully implemented the “Innovation” piece of the “ICE” principles that Col. Laura Lenderman, 375th Air Mobility
Dec. 14, 2016 Scott AFB Kick-off Celebration Jan. 6 It was 100 years in the making, and now the celebratory kick-off for Scott AFB’s Centennial year is set for Jan. 6 starting at 3 p.m. at the Scott Event Center.All are welcome to attend.There will be refreshments and music provided by the USAF Band of Mid-America Starlifter to get things started. At