Jan. 6, 2026 Air Force updates fitness test requirements Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
July 31, 2025 Scott ALS builds combat-ready leaders with new field training course A new hands-on course at the CMSAF Bud Andrews Airman Leadership School is reshaping the way Airmen move through the ranks, teaching combat leadership and building confidence under pressure through an immersive field training exercise.
July 21, 2025 Wingman Guardian Connect: Replacing briefings with bonding SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — A new approach to resilience unfolded recently at the Scott Professional Development Center as the low hum of conversation slowly faded as chairs filled and facilitators took their places—not at the front of the room, but among the group. Uniforms blended with business
July 11, 2025 New leadership trio addresses ‘Flagship Wing’ in first all call The Flagship Wing’s newest leadership trio shared insights about who they are, what motivates them, and how they plan to shape the wing and support its mission partners during a July 2 all-call.Col. Matt Collins, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, took charge June 25 with Chief Master Sgt. Quentin
May 20, 2025 Unity, readiness, sacrifice: Police Week at Scott With solemn reflection and joint-force spirit, the 375th Security Forces Squadron hosted National Police Week at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from May 12-16. The observance honored fallen law enforcement officers and reaffirmed the defenders' commitment to resilience, readiness, and partnerships
March 19, 2024 ‘Combat Cardinal 2024’ rehearses home station, deployed readiness Airmen from the 375th Air Mobility Wing demonstrated their readiness skills during a combined mobility and mission assurance exercise called “Combat Cardinal,” which took place March 7 - 15. Combat Cardinal was divided into two efforts: “Cardinal Sword” exercised the ability to rapidly deploy to
Oct. 25, 2023 Ready Airman Training and link to AFFORGEN focus of latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast Ready Airmen Training and the foundational readiness aspect it plays in increasing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of an Airman to survive, operate, and succeed across the full range of military operations is the topic on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast,
Jan. 9, 2023 Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program Military Parental Leave for Airmen and Guardians will expand to 12 weeks after convalescent leave for birth parents and 12 weeks for non-birth parents, including adoptive parents and eligible foster parents, effective Dec. 27, 2022.
Sept. 30, 2020 Showcase Wing completes week-long exercise to stay ‘battle ready’ The 375th Air Mobility Wing recently conducted a week-long exercise that tested its ability to respond and communicate through several scenarios designed to keep personnel “battle ready.”
May 15, 2020 15th OWS creating margin with Ready Month The 15th Operational Weather Squadron has introduced a new scheduling model this year to improve readiness, morale and the ability to train. Dubbed “Ready Month,” the plan provides the opportunity for one of the squadron’s four operational flights to come off 24/7 operations for a month to focus on