Sept. 13, 2017 Scott becomes hub for C-17, AE relief efforts after Hurricane Irma tears through Fla., Caribbean islands SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --Scott Air Force Base became a safe-haven for 12 Charleston, S.C.,-based C-17s and then turned into a hub for staging both air supply and aeromedical evacuation missions in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.Team Scott had quickly ramped up to support more than 250
Sept. 6, 2017 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron joins the response to hurricane disaster SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Scott Air Force Base joined humanitarian relief efforts by mobilizing the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron on Aug. 30 in the wake of catastrophic Hurricane Harvey, which has caused historical and life-threatening flooding in the states of Texas and Louisiana.375th
Aug. 30, 2017 Criminal justice intern leaves her mark at Scott SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill -- When Ginger Stockett was granted an internship practicum serving with the 375th Security Forces Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, the Lindenwood Belleville criminal justice student knew that she’d never forget the experience.What Stockett didn’t know when she started her
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