July 27, 2016 Making every dollar count through Airmen Powered by Innovation The Air Force has initiated the Make Every Dollar Count program, aimed at creating a culture focused on minimizing costs, harnessing efficiencies and redefining Air Force business paradigms.Currently, the MEDC portfolio consists of 13 Headquarters Air Force-level programs and 26 major
July 20, 2016 Scott’s first transition summit a success Scott Air Force Base’s first transition summit and education fair was such a success that Hiring Our Heroes is looking to set a date for another event in 2017. The two-day transition summit attracted more than 1,000 attendees and included a total of 108 exhibitors.Overall, 173 individuals attended
July 20, 2016 C-21 mission has critical role in Fly, Fight, and Win From the F-15 Strike Eagle to the X-51 Waverider, every aircraft in the U.S. Air Force plays a part in the mission to Fly, Fight, and Win.That includes a small fleet of C-21 aircraft located at Scott AFB. The C-21 is a twin turbofan-engine aircraft used for cargo, passenger and medical evacuation
July 20, 2016 Col. Chris Buschur new 375th AMW vice commander The 375th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its new vice wing commander in June following his last tour in Afghanistan as the deputy commander for the NATO Multinational Force.No stranger to the base, Col. Chris Buschur has served in various positions within the wing and in Air Mobility Command since 2010.
July 20, 2016 Meet Lt. Col. Russel Frantz, new 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander During a change of command ceremony June 27 Lt. Col. Russel Frantz took command of the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Scott Air Force Base.The 375th AES conducts aeromedical evacuation missions spanning the continental United States, Europe, the Pacific and the Middle East. Frantz is
July 20, 2016 Scott personnel reminded to recycle responsibly The Recycle Collection Area is a great resource to rid the house of recyclable material, but with an increase of illegal dumping at the RCA, it’s important to remind the Scott community of the accepted materials.Materials that are accepted include: newspaper; steel and tin cans; magazines; white
July 20, 2016 Red Cross Dental Program soon returning to Scott AFB The American Red Cross of Scott Air Force Base, in conjunction with the 375th Dental Squadron, announced that the next dental training class will begin in early August. The extensive training program is designed to prepare participants for employment in the local community. The course consists of
July 20, 2016 Changes of Command Maj. Sol Snedeker assumes command of the 38th Cyberspace Readiness Squadron and accepts the guidon from Col. Stan Diamanti, 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group Commander, at Scott Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gwendalyn Smith)