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?
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.