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
Dec. 14, 2016 Air Mobility Command enables delivery of Israel’s first F-35s Air Mobility Command Airmen worked around the clock to ensure Israel’s first two F-35 aircraft were delivered Dec. 12, making the U.S. ally the only country in the Middle East flying a fifth generation fighter aircraft. The 618th Air Operations Center, based out of Scott AFB, assigned the Tennessee
Dec. 14, 2016 Scott saves time, money through innovative training With the Air Force looking to become more efficient every day, Scott Air Force Base offers a program designed to empower every Airmen to identify and resolve wasteful, ineffective or unsafe ways of doing business.The Green Belt program is a structured course training individuals to facilitate
Dec. 14, 2016 New child care resource available at Scott Militarychildcare.com, a one-stop shop website for childcare needs, is now available for parents stationed at Scott Air Force Base.After making a household profile, parents can search for care according to their child’s needs, ages, and location.“This new website will make the process simpler for