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
June 14, 2017 Awesome crowds, stellar weather highlight ‘showcase’ event After almost two years of preparation and a century in the making, Scott Air Force Base celebrated its 100 years of service with the 2017 Centennial Airshow and Open House June 10-11.“I think the air show was not only an exciting way to commemorate 100 years of service at Scott AFB, but also a great
June 7, 2017 Fridrich retires after 55-year career After 55 years of service, Edward “Fred” Fridrich of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron bid farewell to the Air Force and entered retirement June 1.All of his 55 years of service, both on active duty and as a civil servant, have been in the management of supply operations for the Air
June 7, 2017 How Howell v. Howell affects military retired pay in divorce decrees In a rare 8-0 decision, the Supreme Court recently overturned a ruling by the highest court of Arizona regarding the division of military retirement pay under a divorce decree. Howell v. Howell, decided May 15, held that any waived portion of military retirement pay cannot be treated as divisible
May 31, 2017 Retired staff sergeant recalls memories of Scott AFB In 2017, Scott Air Force Base is celebrating its 100th birthday as an instillation, and with the history that comes with a century of service, a history comes with its people as well.Retired Army Staff Sgt. Frank Austin, who has been associated with the base since the 1950s, has many memories of