Dec. 7, 2016 126th Air Refueling Wing flies first-ever ‘Black Letter Flight’ Members of the 126th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron and 906th Air Refueling Squadron flew a KC-135 in a “black letter initial status” for the first time in both squadrons’ history on Dec. 5.A black letter flight occurs when an aircraft flies with zero discrepancies. This is rarely achieved
Dec. 6, 2016 Scott hosts holiday party, tree-lighting event A child touches Santa’s hand while being held by Mrs. Claus at the Holiday Party and Tree Lighting at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Nov. 30, 2016. During the party, children had the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to the Band of Mid-America, drink holiday refreshments and create
Nov. 30, 2016 Save the date! It was 100 years in the making, and now the celebratory kick-off for Scott AFB’s Centennial year is set for Jan. 6 from 3-6 p.m. at the Scott Event Center, and all are welcome to attend.There will be refreshments and music provided by the USAF Band of Mid-America Starlifter, historical overviews,
Nov. 30, 2016 Team Scott passes CCRI Team Scott came together the week of Nov. 14-18 to ensure the entire installation passed the intensive and demanding Command Cyber Readiness Inspection.Led by Maj. Jennifer Sibit, 375th Communications Squadron flight commander, and a team of experts from across the wing, the base prepared for months
Nov. 30, 2016 AMC transforms RODEO to Exercise Mobility Guardian For many years, Air Mobility Command was proud to host the AMC RODEO—an international competition meant to showcase its collective Mobility Air Force skill sets in an atmosphere of friendly rivalry and esprit de corps.RODEO was always a popular event and did well to further build relationships and
Nov. 23, 2016 375th AMW teams with Little Rock AFB in support of Exercise Hurricane Greg The 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Communications Group teamed with Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., for Exercise Crisis Look-17. This particular exercise included pre-landfall patient evacuation for a hypothetical “Hurricane Greg” Nov. 6-10The members of
Nov. 21, 2016 Team Scott honors Pfc. Tyler Iubelt Senior leaders from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois salute during a dignified transfer ceremony for Pfc. Tyler Iubelt 21 Nov., 2016, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Iubelt passed away on 12 Nov. while deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)
Nov. 16, 2016 NDTA Fall Conference During the National Defense Transportation Association U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting, leaders came together to speak about women in leadership at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 2, 2016. Leaders throughout Transportation came to speak on this matter, including
Nov. 16, 2016 Options for medical care after normal business hours If you are TRICARE Prime and your primary care manager is at the 375th Medical Group at Scott, and you need access to care after hours here are a few recommendations to get the care you need. If you believe it is an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. In an emergency situation a
Nov. 16, 2016 TRICARE announces pharmacy program changes On Dec. 1, Express Scripts will add Walgreens to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network; however, CVS, including CVS pharmacies in Target stores, will be removed from the TRICARE network. If you are currently filling a prescription at any CVS pharmacy, please transfer your prescription as soon as