Jan. 22, 2021 Airman & Family Readiness Center helps Airmen thrive, stay connected SCOTT AIR FRCE BASE, ILL. – Being separated from a loved one during a deployment can be tough, so the Airman & Family Readiness Center team runs a “Hearts Apart” program, designed to keep families active and engaged with each other throughout the separation. The program is also a venue for
Dec. 18, 2020 Operations Support Squadron molds “bold leaders” How do you take a large squadron with more than 15 different career fields and have them perform their missions flawlessly and in unison?
Dec. 14, 2020 A wingman fights for mental strength on behalf of his friend During an annual nuclear exercise called Global Thunder in October 2018, Master Sgt. Durel Williams, Air Mobility Command threat working group action officer, was in his office about to brief four Airmen at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, when his phone buzzed. It was his old supervisor. “Durel,
Dec. 3, 2020 Special Warfare candidates look to the PAST for a better future It has been said that approximately 70 percent of individuals from ages 17 to 24 are ineligible to join the U.S. military due to failure to meet standards. Statistics such as this make those who have the physical and mental prowess to apply, qualify and ultimately join a special warfare career field
Dec. 2, 2020 Cyber Transporters enable global mobility In the face of a global pandemic, the Air Force has quickly adapted to thrive in a telework environment. The 375th Communications Squadron Cyber Transporters is one of the many teams helping to facilitate this new normal.
Nov. 2, 2020 Chaplains build spiritual resilience in unit work centers To help build and maintain the spiritual resilience of service members, provide personal guidance and advocate for Airmen, Scott’s Chaplains recently repositioned themselves into unit work centers.
Oct. 26, 2020 Scott creates ‘Dayroom Chat’ for diversity, inclusion discussions Airmen from Scott Air Force Base have created a way for people of all ranks to come together virtually to provide a place to have difficult conversations, and as a way to support the Air Force’s initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
Oct. 26, 2020 Have a ‘toast’ to public speaking, leadership development “Dink, dink, dink . . . Wingmen far and wide raise your glasses, and give a toast at Toastmasters to professional progression. Learn, cheer and hoo-rah with fellow Airmen as public speaking emanates forth.”
Oct. 21, 2020 CBRN training during COVID operations help maintain battle readiness Chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attacks are some of the most hostile environments service members may be exposed to in a combat zone, and which is why training must continue despite COVID pandemic restrictions.
Sept. 10, 2020 ‘Safety first’ protects Airmen, resources The efforts of the men and women of the 375th Air Mobility Wing’s Safety Office who are responsible for protecting Scotts personnel and resources.