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
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
March 9, 2023 Civilian Women’s Contributions to Scott in World War II While today’s military has long acknowledged the impact of gender diversity in its ranks, there was a significant period where that was not the case. The Army Air Corps, the Army Air Forces, and the Air Force had various obstacles in place preventing women from truly serving alongside men.
Feb. 16, 2022 Airship Hangar and Mooring Mast Unveiling Mark Wilderman, 375th Air Mobility Wing historian, and Marc Hornkohl, American Model Builders project manager, unveiled models of iconic airship models including Scott Field's Airship Mooring Mast and the Army Air Service's TC-3 airship during an unveiling ceremony on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois,
Feb. 14, 2022 Nightingale Dining Facility: Care in every Meal Being fit to fight has many critical elements. The food we eat is a key aspect. The care we show our bodies comes from exercise and the thought that goes into our diet.Through hard work and dedication to their craft, the Nightingale Dining Facility staff ensure the best quality food and care comes
Nov. 24, 2018 This Month in Scott AFB History: 24 November 1923-U.S. Air Service Airship TA-1 Maiden Flight at Scott Field On 24 November 1923, the new U.S. Army Air Service training airship, TA-1, made its maiden flight at Scott Field.
Sept. 17, 2018 17 September 1935 – The Maiden Flight of the Final and Most Modern Army Airship was Conducted at Scott Field Before the final demise of U.S. Army Air Corps lighter-than-air (LTA) operations, the LTA Airmen of Scott Field had the distinction of assembling the largest non-rigid airship ever constructed in the United States.