Oct. 8, 2024 Transportation Command welcomes Gen. Reed as new commander Air Force Gen. Randall Reed assumed leadership of U.S. Transportation Command from Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost today. During the ceremony, Reed stressed USTRANSCOM is the leading warfighting entity in the Defense Department, from delivering aid to combat power.“Make no mistake,” Reed said, “the work
Oct. 8, 2024 Scott AFB honors Tuskegee Airman in bench unveiling ceremony Heritage Park gained even more heritage during an unveiling ceremony to honor the late Maj. Lewis J. Lynch, 332nd Fighter Group P-51 Mustang pilot, and Tuskegee Airman.
Oct. 2, 2024 Scott AFB hosts Storytellers event: Every Airman has a story Many Airmen go through deep, personal challenges–few go on stage to share these stories in hopes that others can learn. That is exactly what the Airmen at the Storytellers event decided to do here last Friday.Storytellers, hosted by the Scott Air Force Base Resilience Office, is a forum for Airmen
Oct. 1, 2024 375th AMW earns Effective Rating during UEI capstone The 375th Air Mobility Wing recently earned an “Effective” rating during a comprehensive inspection Sept. 18-20, aimed at assessing the wing’s performance and capabilities.
Sept. 17, 2024 USAF Units of Action: Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, Institutional Wings defined The Department of the Air Force will implement a new construct that will evolve wings into cohesive Units of Action by separating them into Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, and Institutional Wings. This will be a phased approach, starting no later than the summer of 2025.
Sept. 6, 2024 Air Force activates first Air Task Force at Scott AFB The 12th Air Task Force, the first ATF under the new Air Force deployment model, was officially activated during a ceremony here Wednesday.Lt. Gen. Randall Reed, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, handed the guidon to Col. Gabriel Arrington, who, along with Chief Master Sergeant Chasity Hert,
Sept. 4, 2024 Airlift/Tanker Association breaks ground on new Operation Allies Refuge monument Scott Air Force Base, Ill. - A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Airlift/Tanker Association Walk of Fame, Aug 28, 2024. The event was centered around the commencement of the construction for a new Operation Allies Refuge monument, joining a piece from the Berlin Wall, the 9/11 memorial and
Aug. 28, 2024 Scott AFB hosts leadership panel discussion for Women’s Equality Day In honor of Women’s Equality Day, Team Scott gathered for a leadership panel on Aug. 26, 2024.
Aug. 27, 2024 Team Scott hosts A1, AFPC Leadership The 375th Air Mobility Wing hosted Manpower, Personnel and Services along with Air Force Personnel Center leadership for a tour of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Aug. 26, 2024.
Aug. 9, 2024 18th Air Force Welcomes Newest Commander Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton assumed command of 18th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Corey Martin during a change of command ceremony officiated by Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander.