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
May 12, 2016 Sexual assault report highlights program's progress Air Force reports of sexual assault decreased slightly in fiscal year 2015, while reporting by male victims increased according to the service's annual report on sexual assault released May 5.The report highlights an increase of more than 5 percent for both unrestricted and restricted reports of
May 12, 2016 Scott Civil Engineers put skills to good use Members of the 375th Civil Engineering Squadron recently volunteered four days of their off-duty time to build a wheelchair ramp for Belleville couple Robert and Carol Ripley.Robert is recovering from surgery for an amputation of his lower leg due to complications of diabetes and would have been
May 12, 2016 Airman raises PTSD awareness After separating from the Air Force in 2014, Travis Johnson returned to Scott Air Force Base May 6 to brief newly-minted Airmen on his struggle with overcoming obstacles and expectations of coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.With his service dog, Bella, sitting by his side, Johnson spoke at