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
May 25, 2016 AF COOL Roadshow making its way to Scott AFB Scott Air Force Base will host the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line 2016 Roadshow Tour on June 6 at the base library auditorium.This roadshow will provide two sessions, open to all Team Scott personnel, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.The roadshow will be led by Russell Gray, AF COOL director, and
May 18, 2016 Scott Airmen guide youth in community Strengthening community partnerships is one the top priorities for 375th Air Mobility Wing Commander Col. Laura Lenderman.Four Team Scott Airmen embraced this by mentoring more than 70 ROTC cadets who attend University City High School in Missouri.The Airmen taught the young men and women many
May 18, 2016 Key Spouses provide support to commanders Unit commanders recognized their Key Spouses during an annual luncheon this week as a way to say thanks for all that they do to enable mission success. Key Spouses work with unit commanders to enhance readiness and to help the unit establish a sense of Air Force community. Spouses can also reach
May 18, 2016 375th AMW Engine Room: Platform for Continuous Process Improvement The 375th Air Mobility Wing is embracing the goals of Continuous Process Improvement through its use of an Engine Room.The Engine Room, located in the wing headquarters building, is where senior leaders come together for a quick weekly meeting to align the wing's strategies and find solutions to
May 18, 2016 CMSAF Cody shares insights, answers questions While visiting Scott AFB during Air Mobility Command's Total Force PHOENIX Rally conference May 9-10, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody sat down with the 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs staff to share his thoughts on spouses, the AMC mission, and the challenges top leadership