Aug. 23, 2017 Scott Chapel hosts monthly ‘Dorm Dinner’ SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill.On Aug. 8, the Scott Air Force Base First Sergeant’s Group cooked and served dinner to the Airmen currently residing in Scott’s on-base dormitories.While the First Sergeants are always synonymous with the Air Force’s No. 1 resource—its people—this particular event was
Aug. 23, 2017 Father, son duo reunite at Scott AFB SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Being separated from family is a sacrifice that many service members know all too well. One military family, however, was brought together through their service at Scott Air Force Base.Maj. Stanley Grodrian, the flight commander at the Scott Family Health Clinic, and
Aug. 16, 2017 375th AES from Scott takes part in Exercise Mobility Guardian Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. -- More than 3,000 U.S. service members and international partners took part in Exercise Mobility Guardian, which concluded Aug. 12.Two of the participating units were the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and the 156th AES from
Aug. 10, 2017 Meet the Howards: Service, duty, balance, humor shape character, leadership styles SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- For Col. John Howard and his wife, Dana, the adventure of coming to Scott AFB to lead the 375th Air Mobility Wing will be met with how they tackle all things in their life: together, with balance, and with a sense of humor.Since taking command of the wing on July 24,
July 28, 2017 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
July 26, 2017 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
July 12, 2017 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
July 12, 2017 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
June 28, 2017 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
June 14, 2017 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