June 17, 2016 Mobility Airmen Provide Inter-Intra Theater Airlift in Swift Response 16 U.S. Air Force C-17s and C-130Js participated in a mass drop of approximately 1,400 paratroopers from the US Army’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, British 16 Air Assault Brigade and the Polish 6th Airborne Brigade near Tolun, Poland, June 7, 2016. The large air drop marked the
June 17, 2016 With renovations completed, pool now open for the summer As the temperatures continue to rise, renovations to the swimming pool and the bathhouse facility are coming to a close. Having spent the offseason installing new slides, chlorine pumps and handicap accessible amenities, Scott Air Force Base pool has become a destination to escape the heat and
June 15, 2016 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron trains Department of Veteran Affairs personnel Staff Sgt. Alan Bibalo, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron areomedical evacuation technician, shows Meghan Leach, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs polytrauma social worker, how to unload a litter during training June 7, 2016 at the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois. The
June 15, 2016 Sir Alan Cobham newest inductee into ATA Hall of Fame The Airlift Tanker Association is proud to announce Sir Alan Cobham as its 28th Hall of Fame inductee.An aviation pioneer and significant contributor to air mobility through his historic aerial refueling experiments, Sir Alan is the former CEO and founder of Flight Refuelling Ltd., now known as
June 15, 2016 837th Cyber Operations Squadron brings Cyber Protection to Scott, DoD The 837th Cyberspace Operations Squadron is one of two cyber squadrons under the 688th Cyberspace Wing that stood up Dec. 1, 2015 to support the DoD with Cyber Protection Teams.Located alongside the Air Force Network Integration Center, the squadron is a component of United States Cyber Command’s
June 8, 2016 Scott Airmen win Volunteer of the Year honors Master Sgt. Julie Frydrych and Senior Airman Tanner Collins are this year’s recipients of the Area 12 Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year award.The award is presented annually to recognize individuals who demonstrate year-round spirit, dedication and selfless efforts to support and promote
June 8, 2016 Fitness centers continue renovation projects The No. 1 quality-of-life improvement requests at Scott routinely are to upgrade its fitness areas, and a team of people are about mid-way through some major renovation and install projects to meet those needs.For instance, the Fitness Center is undergoing renovations to install a new and improved
June 8, 2016 Airfield Management team ensures safe aircraft, support operations Members of the 375th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management team work around the clock to provide a safe, efficient and effective airfield environment for aircraft operations.“Every successful mission begins and ends at the airfield,” said Master Sgt. Larry Furlough, 375th OSS Deputy
June 8, 2016 Scott AFB builds Drop Zone with hopes to increase air traffic Scott AFB has taken a cue from the 1989 film “Field of Dreams”: Build a drop zone on its flightline in hopes that “they will come” as a way to increase ramp and airspace activity and keep its Airmen deployment ready.Just like Kevin Costner’s character built a baseball diamond in the middle of a corn
June 3, 2016 AMC prepares for tomorrow’s Rapid Global Mobility In an era where the phrase “doing more with less” has become a mainstay, Air Mobility Command leadership remains focused on sustaining readiness and preparing mobility forces for the future.As noted in the Air Force strategy titled, “America’s Air Force: A Call to the Future,” senior leaders