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  • Senior Airman Quincy Jones, 15th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, points to weather patterns on screen at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (courtesy photo)

    15th OWS tornado predictions alerted Offutt AFB to take action

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- An EF-1 tornado tore through Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., on June 16, leaving a path of destruction in its wake that included downed trees and power lines, and several damaged aircraft.Just to the south, another tornado assessed as an EF-2 caused significant damage to several housing areas near the base.The tornadoes
  • Lt. Col. Ray Bowen, Air Mobility Command, retires this year after a career with both the Navy and Air Force.

    Officer’s 40-year career includes AF, Navy service

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE -- After almost 40 years of dedicated service to his country in both the Air Force and the Navy, Lt. Col. Ray Bowen, Air Mobility Command technology advancement branch chief, is set to retire later this year.During his time serving, Bowen has been an aircraft weapons systems trainer instructor, commander of Concord Naval
  • An F-16 jet from the Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard participates in an air refueling mission June 3, 2016. The mission was a training sortie focusing on maintain aircrew readiness in conjunction with the 906th Air Refueling Squadron and the 126th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Daniel Garcia)

    906th Air Refueling Squadron embraces ‘Spartan Spirit’ for AMC’s global mobility mission

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The 906th Air Refueling Squadron at Scott wears many hats.For one, the 906th is an Active Association squadron with the Illinois National Guard’s 126th Air Refueling Wing.In addition, the unit provides global aerial refueling, airlift and aeromedical evacuation capabilities to combatant commanders at a moment’s notice
  • Senior Master Sgt. Leigh Watreas, a 375th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller checks the runway March 25, 2016, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The lives of those in the air heavily depend on Airmen on the ground. Responsible for managing the flow of aircraft through all aspects of their flight, Air Traffic Control specialists ensure the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gwendalyn Smith)

    Air Traffic Controllers keep skies safe for aircraft

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Force air traffic controllers have the critical mission of managing and controlling all aircraft operations while maintaining the highest level of safety possible and securing the appropriate separation prescribed by regulations implemented by the Federal Aviation Administration.Because of this mission, ATC is a
  • Members of the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighters perform an exercise at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. on June 22, 2017. The exercise was part of the unit's Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting's training which tests their ability to arrive on scene, fight fires, and provide a rescue path as well as recover or rescue personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Garcia)

    Scott AFB ‘Crash Crew’ keeps flight line safe

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- While all aspects of firefighting are important, protecting military aircraft and the flight line are key priorities.That is where Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting or “Crash Crews” come in.Crash crews are trained to arrive on scene, fight fires, and provide a rescue path and recover/rescue personnel as the scene
  • "Tora, Tora, Tora," performs the re-creation of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor during the 100th Centennial Celebration Air Show, June 11, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Tora, Tora, Tora began in 1972, when six replica Japanese aircraft used in the movie of the same name were donated to the CAF. The act debuted at the Galveston Air Show on June 25, 1972 and by 1977, Tora had gained national exposure. In 1991 Tora participated extensively in the 50th anniversary year commemorations of Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jodi Martinez)

    Tora! Tora! Tora! performance honors heroes, keeping their legacy, sacrifice alive

    Anticipation builds as the narrator asks the audience to close their eyes. Drawing steadily closer, the faint sound of aircraft engines grows louder as eight World War II planes speed by overhead, their passing followed by several loud explosions. Sirens begin to wail as black smoke lingers in the air. “The date is December 7, 1941 and you are
  • Crowds enjoy various performances and static displays during the Scott Airshow and Open House at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 10, 2017. The base hosted the air show and open house to celebrate the 100th year of Scott AFB. Over 50 aircraft, ranging from WWI’s Curtiss JN-4 Jenny to the currently utilized KC-135 Stratotanker, came to Scott, the fourth oldest Air Force base. Demonstrations included the Black Daggers, “Tora, Tora, Tora,” and the USAF Thunderbirds. Opened in 1917 and previously named Scott Field, the base has seen its mission evolve and expand to encompass a multitude of priorities, including aeromedical evacuation and communications. Today, Scott is home to 31 mission partners and provides around-the-clock logistics support and rapid global mobility, carried out primarily by U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

    Awesome crowds, stellar weather highlight ‘showcase’ event

    After almost two years of preparation and a century in the making, Scott Air Force Base celebrated its 100 years of service with the 2017 Centennial Airshow and Open House June 10-11.“I think the air show was not only an exciting way to commemorate 100 years of service at Scott AFB, but also a great opportunity to give something back to the
  • Pictured is Edward “Fred” Fridrich today.

    Fridrich retires after 55-year career

    After 55 years of service, Edward “Fred” Fridrich of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron bid farewell to the Air Force and entered retirement June 1.All of his 55 years of service, both on active duty and as a civil servant, have been in the management of supply operations for the Air Force.Fridrich was born in Portland, and he grew up moving to

  • How Howell v. Howell affects military retired pay in divorce decrees

    In a rare 8-0 decision, the Supreme Court recently overturned a ruling by the highest court of Arizona regarding the division of military retirement pay under a divorce decree. Howell v. Howell, decided May 15, held that any waived portion of military retirement pay cannot be treated as divisible community property in the case of divorce (197 L.

  • Retired staff sergeant recalls memories of Scott AFB

    In 2017, Scott Air Force Base is celebrating its 100th birthday as an instillation, and with the history that comes with a century of service, a history comes with its people as well.Retired Army Staff Sgt. Frank Austin, who has been associated with the base since the 1950s, has many memories of Scott over his years with the base.Austin first came
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