Dec. 8, 2022 AMC commander selects Scott Airman for prestigious SLECP-A The Senior Leader Commissioning Program allows leaders from within the Air Force to nominate enlisted Airmen to become officers. And for Senior Airman Collin West, 375th Comptroller Squadron financial technician, this was his dream come true.West was nominated by Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility
Nov. 21, 2022 Native American Heritage Month: Michelle Charlie, Navajo (Dine) Shiprock, New Mexico, may be best known as a movie location for feature films due to its striking landscapes of high desert plateaus punctuated by a massive volcanic formation that gave this town its name.This formation was once accessible to eager rock climbers, but due to safety issues is now
Nov. 15, 2022 Biography of Oluf T. Jensen (1896-1988) Oluf T. Jensen, a Danish immigrant, was an important member of the U.S. Army Air Service/U.S. Army Air Corps lighter-than-air (LTA) operation at Scott Field, Illinois during its entire duration from 1921-1937. A veteran of WWI in Europe and WWII in the Pacific, he completed 33 years of honorable
Nov. 8, 2022 Native American Heritage Month: 1st Lt. Marcus Abrams, Mohawk of the Haudenosaunee 1st Lt. Marcus Abrams, a cyber officer with the 618th Air Communications Squadron, grew up on the Allegany Indian Reservation in western New York until lacrosse and a desire to serve his country brought him to the Air Force.He is a member of the Mohawk of the Haudenosaunee, which is parent to six
June 30, 2022 Home Away from Home- Airmen Gain U.S. Citizenship through the Air Force Eight Airmen from the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron and Logistics Readiness Squadron were recognized June 29 during a U.S. Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance Ceremony. Traditionally, in order to become a U.S. citizen, one must live in the country for a minimum of five years before beginning the
June 30, 2022 Serving with Pride Over the years, the United States Armed Forces has taken steps to make diversity and inclusion a reality for all ranks. Like many in the LGBTQ+ community, Col. Casey Guerrero has witnessed the progression from being totally banned to now being able to openly serve as part of the Department of
June 15, 2022 A life, a legacy: Local family offers free swim lessons to military families; continue son’s memory In the Schlachter family home, right inside one of the bedrooms, hangs a plaque dedicated to their 22-month-old-son, Christopher Schlachter Jr. that is inscribed with the following: “This room is dedicated to a very young man whose accomplishments will never be known.”A child’s bed, made and adorned
June 8, 2022 Finding Family: Three Airmen develop new bonds in the Air Force The ‘American Dream’ has brought thousands of people from all over the world to the United States in search of better opportunities.For three Airmen at Scott Air Force Base, immigrating to the United States and joining the Air Force has provided them the chance to better their lives and create
May 2, 2022 From SABC to TCCC, Team Scott is combat ready Combat readiness is an essential part of each base's mission and there are many factors that go into getting everyone ready for potential conflicts. An unfortunate inevitably of conflict is that Airmen may be in harm’s way and may become injured. To ensure Airmen are ready to treat life threatening
March 24, 2022 An Airman’s resilience story: Nothing to lose everything to gain Before joining the Air Force, Senior Airman Miranda Underwood survived an abusive childhood and was on her own and homeless by age 17. With her wits and determination, she overcame her challenges and now at age 21 thrives as a pharmacy technician with the 375th Medical Group. Her resilience and