April 5, 2017 Women’s history luncheon showcases trailblazers Scott AFB held a Women’s History luncheon March 29 to showcase and honor “trailblazing women in the military,” such as retired Maj. Gen. Barbara Faulkenberry and retired Lt. Col. Barbara Bartley-Turkington.Faulkenberry served as then 375th Airlift Wing commander from 2003-05, the first female to do
Jan. 11, 2017 Behind the Scenes: Preparation for the Centennial Kick-Off Ceremony Members of Air Force Band of Mid-America Starlifter practice a variety of songs for Scott Air Force Base’s Centennial Celebration kick off, Jan. 4, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Starlifter, is a seven-piece group of Airmen musicians. The group performs virtually every musical idiom, from rock
Jan. 11, 2017 Scott kicks off centennial year focused on heritage, missions and partnerships Scott Air Force Base enters its 100th year in 2017, and the installation celebrated its heritage, missions and partnerships with a kick off celebration, one of many events that will highlight the base’s “Century of Service.”Scott is the fourth oldest continuously active base in the Air Force, with a
Jan. 6, 2017 Scott AFB celebrates ‘Century of Service’ This year the Air Force celebrates its 70th birthday and the fourth oldest “continuously active duty flying field” in its inventory will celebrate its 100th. Located in the heartland of America, Scott Air Force Base is marking this historic milestone tomorrow with a kickoff celebration that will
Dec. 14, 2016 Scott AFB Kick-off Celebration Jan. 6 It was 100 years in the making, and now the celebratory kick-off for Scott AFB’s Centennial year is set for Jan. 6 starting at 3 p.m. at the Scott Event Center.All are welcome to attend.There will be refreshments and music provided by the USAF Band of Mid-America Starlifter to get things started. At