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
Dec. 13, 2017 BOMA vocalist shares stories of band’s impact across globe Senior Airman Anneke Bentley, vocalist with the Band of Mid-America, has shared her voice with countless audience members around the world.From a Veterans Affairs hospital in Chicago to an art institute in Djibouti, Bentley’s experiences highlight the band’s unique ability to connect people across
Nov. 21, 2017 Aeromedical evacuation teams provide assistance in St. Croix after hurricane SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill.-- When aeromedical evacuation teams from Scott Air Force Base landed in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 28 to assist with recovery efforts, they saw a “mangled mess.”Tropical trees were ripped from their roots spread across the island.Power lines laid destroyed in
Nov. 9, 2017 Scott flight attendant nominated for A/TA award after saving missions, lives Each year, the Airlift/Tanker Association recognizes airmanship excellence in aircrew members with the Gen. Robert “Dutch” Huyser Award. Air Mobility Command is among the nine commands eligible to nominate one exceptional Airman, and a Scott Air Force Base flight attendant was selected as their 2016