375th OSS seeks to educate the public with new tour program Published Feb. 28, 2025 By Senior Airman De'Quan Simmons 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman De’Anthony Coleman, 906th Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, shows attendees a KC-135 Stratotanker boom pod during a 375th Operations Support Squadron tour, on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Feb. 26, 2025. Attendees learned how air refueling operations are integral to sustaining airpower and supporting military objectives worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The 375th Operations Support Squadron at Scott aims to educate and engage the public with a monthly tour program. Open to anyone with base access, including retirees, and occurring every final Wednesday of the month, the program aims to expose Team Scott to the 375th Operations Group’s objectives and how each unit contributes to their mission. “The way I would explain this tour to someone is spending a day getting to know the 375th OG. The tour is important not to only educate others, but it also promotes connectivity with other squadrons." Senior Airman Kody Jones, 375th OSS intelligence analyst and tour facilitator “The way I would explain this tour to someone is spending a day getting to know the 375th OG,” said Senior Airman Kody Jones, 375th OSS intelligence analyst and tour facilitator. “The tour is important not to only educate others, but it also promotes connectivity with other squadrons.” A typical tour brings attendees to units like weather; airfield management; 54th Airlift Squadron; Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape; Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems; 906th Air Refueling Squadron; and airfield flight equipment. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman De’Anthony Coleman, 906th Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, briefs attendees on the capabilities of the KC-135 Stratotanker during a 375th Operations Support Squadron tour, on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Feb. 26, 2025. Touring the 906th ARS helps Airmen understand the critical role of air refueling in maintaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Successful flying missions involve more than pilots and aircrews — it takes a network of experts managing weather forecasts, airfield logistics, and emergency preparedness. By witnessing these critical functions, Airmen develop a deeper appreciation for the roles that keep aircraft in the sky and crews mission-ready. “My office works with customers across the base and being able to put faces to the names of some of the organizations we work with is critical for us to form better working relationships with them,” said Senior Airman Ayden Breaux, 375th Communications Squadron data operations technician. “It also helps other organizations become more aware of how we can assist them in executing the mission”. U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Haley Herskowitz, 54th Airlift Squadron flight attendant, briefs attendees on flight attendant culinary operations during a 375th Operations Support Squadron tour, on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Feb. 26, 2025. Beyond culinary operations, the 54th AS plays a key role in transporting high-priority personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The 375th OG is comprised of over 500 service members, civilians, and contractors spread across six squadrons and one detachment, supporting operational airlift in-country and overseas for priority passengers. Along with the 375th OG’s primary flying missions of aeromedical evacuation and operational airlift, they also enable airfield operations across Scott AFB, including Mid America Airport and three other flying wings. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Vanheuvelen, 375th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, briefs attendees on SERE techniques during a 375th OSS tour, on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Feb. 26, 2025. The SERE unit illustrated how crucial training and preparation are for personnel who may find themselves in hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res “The tour is important because it is a bridge to network and connect, and see how we operate,” said Senior Airman Demetrio Abella-Tan, 375th OSS intel analyst and tour guide. “Increasing who you know, I would say is the biggest takeaway. Networking is key.” To participate in a tour, please reach out to Senior Airman Kody Jones or Senior Airman Demetrio Abella-Tan: kody.jones.3@us.af.mil demetrio.abella_tan@us.af.mil U.S. Air Force Logo