Oct. 30, 2020 Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois wins Abilene Trophy The Abilene Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee announced the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois as the winner for the 2019 Abilene Trophy on Oct. 27 during the Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Virtual Convention.
June 14, 2019 Kross honored at Scott’s ATA Walk of Fame The Airlift/Tanker Association honored retired Gen. Walter Kross, former Air Mobility Command and United States Transportation Command commander, during an unveiling ceremony June 14 at its Walk of Fame here. Kross was the 30th Airman presented with either a bust or medallion at the location, which