July 19, 2021 Perfecting ceremonial movements A warm summer breeze flowed inside the Scott Air Force Base honor guard building through an open door. This door was left open to the winds of possibilities by Airmen who were outside practicing their routine. Today’s practice was unique, because the Air Force’s Honor Guard was here to train Scott’s
July 12, 2021 Showcase medics, relieving fears - offering hope The 375th Medical Group deployed 39 medics between April and June 2021 to the Community Vaccination Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul as the Advanced Operational Node team members in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency response to battle COVID-19.
June 28, 2021 Meet the Vice: Recipe for success is faith, caring for others before self Meet Col. Rob Lowe, 375th Air Mobility Wing vice commander and his family.
April 30, 2021 The Medical Equipment Repair Center — a ‘hidden gem’ of the 375th Medical Support Squadron Tucked away past numerous hallways in the 375th Medical Group, rays of sunlight illuminate a hidden gem. Those rays move past a room full of workbenches, electrical equipment and tools, and cast onto a group of Airmen working on medical equipment ensuring patients are able to receive the care they
March 22, 2021 One Decision Creates a Legacy; First Female Defender at Scott AFB Inspires Airmen There are certain crossroads in life where one decision creates a legacy and for Sgt. Pat Hollingsworth, her decision 49 years ago would impact generations to come.
Feb. 25, 2021 Airman looks to Rated Prep Program for lifelong dream to fly For Senior Airman David Ramones, 54th Airlift Squadron executive flight attendant, the selection to the Air Force’s Rated Preparatory Program helps fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot.
Feb. 18, 2021 Public Health officer deploys to Navajo Nation to assist with COVID relief Lieutenant Jerome Anderson, a U.S. Public Health Service officer assigned to the 375th Medical Group, recently deployed to the Navajo Nation in Arizona to assist with the fight against COVID-19.
Feb. 1, 2021 C-21 schoolhouse gets a ‘flood’ of change Six months ago a flash flood wreaked havoc across Scott Air Force Base which also affected the C-21 Formal Training Unit. As the Air Force’s sole C-21 schoolhouse, the FTU is responsible for training approximately 50 pilots per year, so that they arrive at their units qualified to perform the C-21’s
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?