Oct. 23, 2023 A Hero's Return: Capt. Delbert D. Draskey, MIA since 1952, laid to rest After being missing in action since the Korean War, Capt. Delbert D. Draskey was laid to rest with his family by his side, Oct. 17, 2023, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, Illinois.
Oct. 12, 2023 Humans of Scott: Col. Daniel Mendoza leads AF wide HEAT team As Hispanic Heritage Month continues its festivities across Team Scott, at the heart of the celebrations stands Col. Daniel Mendoza, United States Transportation Command global bulk fuels division chief, and co-leader of the Air Force wide Hispanic Empowerment and Advancement Team.
Sept. 29, 2023 Help From Above in the Desert: Scott AFB & the Gulf War, 1990-1991 Part 2, From Defense to Offense: DESERT STORM On January 15, 1991, the ultimatum the United Nations placed on Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to completely remove his forces from Kuwait was up. On January 16, the U.S. launched the first air strike on Iraq and Scott Air Force Base increased its Threat Condition, now known as Force Protection
Sept. 28, 2023 Meet the Deputy Commander: Col. Richard Kind A devoted family man with a wife and two children, Col. Richard Kind serves as the 375th Air Mobility Wing deputy commander, bringing 22 years of knowledge and experience to the team.He most recently served as deputy chief of staff, with Air Mobility Command Headquarters, and said his Air Force
Sept. 22, 2023 Humans of Scott: Airman 1st Class Juan Padilla Gomez - It's Never Too Late Born in Mexico City and spending most of his youth in Mexico, Airman 1st Class Juan Padilla Gomez encountered significant hurdles in his life due to limited financial resources and a lack of opportunities for higher education.
Sept. 14, 2023 Running with purpose: Deployed Airman's virtual tribute to fallen pilot Capt. Brandon Cyr An Airman from Scott AFB made a vow he was not willing to break, whether he was in the country or abroad. Airman 1st Class Cody Woolley, 906th Air Refueling Squadron individual equipment apprentice, was asked to run in an upcoming Air Force Marathon in honor of the late Capt. Brandon Cyr, 906th ARS
Sept. 7, 2023 Team Scott makes basketball history SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Two lifelong athletes from Team Scott will make Air Force history as the first two players from the base to compete in the military-level “All-Star” basketball game on Sept. 16, 2023. The All-Star game is between the West and East teams of the continental United States,
Sept. 5, 2023 19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial A memorial was held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetary in Will County, Wednesday Aug. 30, to commemorate 19 veterans who passed away, and their remains left unclaimed -- among them were two Air Force veterans.
Aug. 29, 2023 Help From Above in the Desert: Scott AFB & the Gulf War, 1990-1991 Part 1: DESERT SHIELD The second half of 1990 was a very busy time for Scott AFB. The aeromedical evacuation system structure changed, with three of the four 375th Military Airlift Wing’s AE squadrons being realigned to the parent wings at their home base. Air Force Communications Command was downsizing from a major
Aug. 17, 2023 Scott AFB welcomes Andrews family Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Andrews and his family recently joined Team Scott as he takes on the role of command chief for the 375th Air Mobility Wing.Andrews, his wife Amy, and their two sons, Cody and Tyler, were previously stationed at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia, where Andrews served as the