Nov. 28, 2023 Humans of Scott: Staff Sgt. Daniel Merritt’s passion as an Airmen dorm leader U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Merritt, an Airmen dorm leader for Scott Air Force Base, has an unbridled passion for not just the work he and his team do on installation, but is driven to make life better for as many people as possible.Originally a 375th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter,
Nov. 21, 2023 Humans of Scott: Airman leads the way; Senior Airman Tailor Kennebrew Senior Airman Tailor Kennebrew, 375th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight and operational medical technician, is known as a team member others can rely on in times of crisis. Whether it be a crew shortage of 50%, a need for a morale boost, or just the desire for tranquility in the work
Nov. 20, 2023 Humans of Scott: Innovation, Tech. Sgt. Casey Calvert For one showcase Airman, her journey took her from her pre-Air Force home along the beaches of Florida, to her first duty station of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.Tech. Sgt. Casey Calvert remembers those early days with a smile."I was used to the heat and the beaches and then my first duty
Nov. 16, 2023 Humans of Scott: 2nd Lt. Rivera, Discovering Mayan Heritage For a long time, 2nd Lt. Laney Rivera’s heritage was unclear. Their family said Rivera’s great-grandmother on their father’s side might be Mayan, but it was only a rumor, no one knew for sure. It wasn’t until Rivera took a DNA test earlier this year that they realized it was true–Rivera is indeed of
Nov. 8, 2023 Humans of Scott: Adrienne Jackson, Navajo Heritage Adrienne Jackson, the Air Force Exchange Services recruiting manager, is deeply connected to Navajo traditions and firmly rooted in the soil of her heritage. Her upbringing on the reservation instilled Navajo culture into her life, making her who she is today. Originally from Chinle, Arizona, at the
Oct. 30, 2023 Beyond the Diagnosis: Air Force Veteran continues to serve Ten years ago, Cheryl Saunders and her husband took off onthe open road, bound for a vacation in Maryland. Nothing could stop them – except the constantbathroom breaks every two hours.As a registered nurse, Saunders recognized this as less of an inconvenience, but more as asymptom.After convincing
Oct. 23, 2023 A Hero's Return: Capt. Delbert D. Draskey, MIA since 1952, laid to rest After being missing in action since the Korean War, Capt. Delbert D. Draskey was laid to rest with his family by his side, Oct. 17, 2023, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, Illinois.
Oct. 12, 2023 Humans of Scott: Col. Daniel Mendoza leads AF wide HEAT team As Hispanic Heritage Month continues its festivities across Team Scott, at the heart of the celebrations stands Col. Daniel Mendoza, United States Transportation Command global bulk fuels division chief, and co-leader of the Air Force wide Hispanic Empowerment and Advancement Team.
Sept. 29, 2023 Help From Above in the Desert: Scott AFB & the Gulf War, 1990-1991 Part 2, From Defense to Offense: DESERT STORM On January 15, 1991, the ultimatum the United Nations placed on Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to completely remove his forces from Kuwait was up. On January 16, the U.S. launched the first air strike on Iraq and Scott Air Force Base increased its Threat Condition, now known as Force Protection
Sept. 28, 2023 Meet the Deputy Commander: Col. Richard Kind A devoted family man with a wife and two children, Col. Richard Kind serves as the 375th Air Mobility Wing deputy commander, bringing 22 years of knowledge and experience to the team.He most recently served as deputy chief of staff, with Air Mobility Command Headquarters, and said his Air Force