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
Nov. 9, 2017 375th Air Mobility Wing welcomes Chief Master Sgt. Patricia Hickey SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The 375th Air Mobility Wing officially welcomed its new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Patricia Hickey, and her family here Oct. 4, after arriving from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass.She and her husband, retired Chief Master Sgt. Tony Hickey, bring with them their
Nov. 1, 2017 Fallen Airman’s sister befriends survivor of fatal crash, together they grieve loss On Oct. 15, 2015, a helicopter crash in Afghanistan claimed the lives of five passengers. Among the deceased were two British troops, a French contractor, and two Airmen: Master Sgt. Gregory Kuhse, assigned to the 3rd Manpower Requirements Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, and Maj. Phyllis Pelky,
Oct. 11, 2017 Retirees share part of their history at annual Retiree Appreciation Day SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Col. John Howard, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander welcomed retirees to Scott Air Force Base’s 32nd Annual Retiree Appreciation Day.Retirees had the opportunity to take advantage of information booths from organizations such as the American Legion, Red Cross, Air Force
Oct. 4, 2017 Fallen Airman’s sister receives Scott’s first Gold Star Family Card Cathy Berlin-Obregon walks up to the Scott Air Force Base Visitor’s Center wearing a navy blue Air Force Academy shirt. Dog tags hang from a chain around her neck, and she is surrounded by a crew of friends who’ve come to support her. She is moments from receiving Scott Air Force Base’s first Gold
Oct. 4, 2017 Hoff retires after 35 years SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- It’s been 35 years—35 years of hard work and dedication—and all anyone else of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Scott Air Force Base is asking for is just one more year.That is, except Alice Hoff.At long last, however, Hoff is retiring after a highly successful
Sept. 28, 2017 Remembering Iyana during Sickle Cell Awareness Month Wrapped around Tech Sgt. Shonda Blanks’ wrist is a purple bracelet labelled with a name: Iyana. It’s bordered by two hearts and is followed by the words, “Missing you until we meet again.”“One of (Iyana’s) best friends had it made for her, my kids, and me,” said Blanks, looking down at the band,
Sept. 20, 2017 Scott Event Center welcomes new head chef East St. Louis native Armondo Lamar Sanders Sr., who once worked as a chef in the Army, returns to service for Scott Air Force Base—this time as the new head chef at the Scott Event Center.