April 10, 2018 Contracting Airman helps renovate residential facility for trauma-recovering children, project turns into mentorship program Staff Sgt. Johnathan Leuellen approaches the doors to a local residential facility for children with behavioral challenges brought about due to traumas such as abuse or neglect. As he approaches, a 10-year-old notices him from inside and starts knocking on the window, waving enthusiastically. “Oh,
March 20, 2018 Chapel staff reaches out through ‘Operation Blitz’ SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The newest 375th Air Mobility Wing and Installation chaplain recently arrived to Scott from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, and has already started to leave his mark on the base with “Operation Blitz.” “Blitz” is defined as a sudden, energetic, and concerted
March 13, 2018 AF opportunities encourage Comm Airman to pursue music dream When Staff Sgt. Timothy Sentz enlisted in in the Air Force in 2010 as a client systems technician, he thought he would have to set aside his dream of pursuing a career in music. However, Sentz not only competed in several Air Force singing competitions, but he also toured the globe as a vocalist for
March 13, 2018 375th FSS named best in AMC SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Facility upgrades and program initiatives helped the 375th Force Support Squadron earn the Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award for best large-category force support squadron in Air Mobility Command. “Our success is due to all the hard work from our team during the past year,”
Feb. 23, 2018 Financial educator helps Airmen, families achieve success Lona Berndt loves her job and is passionate about supporting servicemembers and government employees with improving their financial situation. “Lona has been a life-changer in my financial game,” said Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Kelsey, 375th Medical Support Squadron, who schedules financial counseling
Feb. 9, 2018 Contracting specialists crucial to mobility, warfighting efforts SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – On his first day of technical training, Airman 1st Class Sean Leigh learned the importance of his job when his instructor told a story of how a simple contract helped protect the lives of Airmen on the front lines. His instructor said that Security Forces personnel had
Jan. 30, 2018 Transition Assistance Program prepares service members for life after military SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill.-- Transitioning from military life to civilian status can be a daunting process for many people, but, with the help of Scott’s Airman and Family Readiness Center, it can be a smooth one with the help of the Transition Assistance Program.“I came into the military when I was
Jan. 10, 2018 Keep exploring, improving morale with Outdoor Recreation activities No matter what the season, Outdoor Recreation aid Jess Petot is there planning and then driving a bus to take Scott Airmen and their families to an adventure.Having grown up in Southern Illinois, Petot said she likes to use the trips to show people that “it’s not flat and boring out here.”She said
Dec. 13, 2017 Scott Airman recognized with Air Force-level award Each year since 1956, the Air Force Association has recognized the branch’s top enlisted personnel with the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards.Nominees are judged on leadership ability, job performance, community involvement, and self-improvement efforts. This year, a Scott Airman was among