AMC command chief tours Scott Published Jan. 11, 2012 By Airman 1st Class Jake Eckhardt 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Scott Air Force Base welcomed an old friend to take a tour of the base after a six year absence. Chief Master Sgt. Richard Kaiser, Air Mobility Command command chief, and his wife, Debbie, were given a two-day tour of Scott and the agencies that keep it running smoothly Jan. 5-6. The Kaisers visited many facilities on base such as the First Term Airman Center, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Airman and Family Readiness Center, and the 375th Medical Group. He also attended meetings and briefings to include an AE brief, Comprehensive Airman Fitness brief and a resiliency brief. The chief made an appearance at the FTAC class to talk to the new Airmen and answer questions they might have about the Air Force. He discussed the importance of establishing themselves and being an asset to their units as well as the Air Force. "I didn't expect it to, but his speech spoke to me as an Airman," said Airman 1st Class Jonathon Olson, the FTAC class leader. "It gave me a perspective on my role and how I can help improve my unit. He really inspired me to go above and beyond the expectations that have been set for me." Kaiser also spoke to 300 Airmen at an all call at the base theater. He explained how the Air Force responded to events from the past year and reminded everyone how important they are to the operations. "If you go through some of the events that happened in 2011, you'll see how our Air Force responded in remarkable ways because of our Airmen," said Kaiser. "They were not focused on themselves. They were focused on the betterment of our people." During World War II, roughly 16 million Americans were in the military. He said the smaller military today has to be smarter and more innovative to keep up with the advancement of technology and the demand of manpower. "What would happen if the 2.2 million men and women wearing the military's uniform today just disappeared? What would happen to America? Gone in half an hour, I believe. We are the one group of people standing between that. I say all this to remind you that if you ever question if you really matter, the answer is absolutely yes."