Feb. 29, 2024 Projecting Forces Forward: MSgt. Rodney Getting aircraft to take off might be easy enough, but according to one 375th Operations Support Squadron Airman, the real challenge comes from landing them safely. That’s where Master Sgt. Levi Rodney comes in. As a Landing Zone Safety Officer training instructor, it’s his job to make sure that
Feb. 15, 2024 Projecting Forces Forward: TSgt. Marple For most people, the airfield is just a place where aircraft land and take off. But for Tech. Sgt. Anthony Marple, it’s a weapons system with the primary mission of Projecting Forces Forward.Marple, who is assigned to the 375th Operations Support Squadron, is the NCO in charge of the Radar, Airfield
Feb. 6, 2024 375th CES firefighter uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to represent Air Force When not fighting fires and protecting the local community, one Scott Air Force Base Airman uses his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills to represent the Air Force in competitions throughout the nation, illustrating the countless opportunities the service offers its members. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman
Dec. 8, 2023 Training Pays Off for Tech Sgt. Terhark in Hockey Accident It’s not every day a member of Team Scott gets to put their life-saving skills to the test, but that is exactly what Tech. Sgt. Andrew “Terk” Terhark did, Oct. 16.
Nov. 30, 2023 Humans of Scott: 'Show Me The Money', Staff Sgt. Calvin Sambo leads by example “Show me the money,” is more than a classic movie line, but is the battle cry for Staff Sgt. Calvin Sambo, 375th Comptroller Squadron budget analysis noncommissioned officer in charge and WSA resource advisor.Sambo, who oversees budgeting, finance and analysis for the 375 Wing Staff Agency, was 13
Nov. 28, 2023 Humans of Scott: Staff Sgt. Daniel Merritt’s passion as an Airmen dorm leader U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Merritt, an Airmen dorm leader for Scott Air Force Base, has an unbridled passion for not just the work he and his team do on installation, but is driven to make life better for as many people as possible.Originally a 375th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter,
Nov. 21, 2023 Humans of Scott: Airman leads the way; Senior Airman Tailor Kennebrew Senior Airman Tailor Kennebrew, 375th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight and operational medical technician, is known as a team member others can rely on in times of crisis. Whether it be a crew shortage of 50%, a need for a morale boost, or just the desire for tranquility in the work
Nov. 20, 2023 Humans of Scott: Innovation, Tech. Sgt. Casey Calvert For one showcase Airman, her journey took her from her pre-Air Force home along the beaches of Florida, to her first duty station of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.Tech. Sgt. Casey Calvert remembers those early days with a smile."I was used to the heat and the beaches and then my first duty
Oct. 30, 2023 Beyond the Diagnosis: Air Force Veteran continues to serve Ten years ago, Cheryl Saunders and her husband took off onthe open road, bound for a vacation in Maryland. Nothing could stop them – except the constantbathroom breaks every two hours.As a registered nurse, Saunders recognized this as less of an inconvenience, but more as asymptom.After convincing
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.