April 29, 2025 Kinderspot connects families at Scott AFB Families at Scott Air Force Base have access to more flexible childcare options with the Kinderspot app, which became available in Spring 2024. Kinderspot, designed to support Department of the Air Force Child Development Centers, allows parents of enrolled CDC children to offer weeklong blocks of
April 22, 2025 Construction of new child development center in Patriot’s Landing begins Scott Air Force Base leaders broke ground on April 21, 2025, to kick off construction of a new child development center in the Patriot’s Landing housing area.
April 15, 2025 Wing Commander Takes Flight in KC-135 Boom Pod Simulator U.S. Air Force Col. John Poole, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, visited the 906th Air Refueling Squadron to participate in a KC-135 Boom Pod Simulator session at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 10, 2025.Staff Sgt. Matthew Ronnfeldt, 906th ARS noncommissioned officer in charge of current
April 11, 2025 126th ARW uses total force integration to dominate nuclear response drill during certification course This week, the 126th Air Refueling Wing led a series of nuclear response drills for a nuclear mission certification course. The two-week certification course aimed to ensure aircrews were certified to conduct refueling missions supporting America’s nuclear triad.
March 26, 2025 Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner: Celebrating 75 years of community partnerships The Belle-Scott Committee marked a milestone, March 20, 2025, celebrating its 75th annual Enlisted Dinner in honor of Scott Air Force Base’s enlisted corps at the St. Clair Country Club, Belleville, Illinois.Since its establishment in 1949, the Belle-Scott Committee has been partnered with Scott
March 18, 2025 A/TA honors aviation pioneer, air mobility advocate Gen. Paul “PK” Carlton The Airlift/Tanker Association honored the late aviation pioneer and air mobility advocate Gen. Paul K. “PK” Carlton as part of their Hall of Fame tribute at Scott Air Force Base, March 13, 2025.The A/TA bust dedication recognized Carlton for 36 years of service that spanned his time in the Army Air
March 12, 2025 Scott AFB Dental Clinic Brings Smiles to Kids During Annual Give Kids a Smile Event SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The 375th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Dental Clinic hosted its annual Give Kids a Smile event at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 9, 2025, providing free dental care to military children without dental insurance ages 13 and under. Give Kids a Smile is a
March 11, 2025 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Conducts FuT Exercise SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Airmen assigned to the 375th Aeromedical EvacuationSquadron participated in a Fuselage Training to stay mission-ready on Scott AFB,Illinois, Feb. 27, 2025. FuT exercises are conducted weekly to ensure Airmen stay proficient in their requirements and keep their knowledge
March 6, 2025 The Heart of Military Pet Care: Scott Veterinary Treatment Facility SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The scent of antiseptic mixed with the faint musk of wet fur fills the air as the front door swings open. Inside, a golden retriever pants excitedly, its tail thumping against a waiting room chair, while a nervous terrier skitters across the tile, knocking over a water
Feb. 28, 2025 Local pastors partner with Scott chaplains in support of military families SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- In a powerful display of collaboration, Scott Air Force Base chaplains hosted a group of Illinois pastors on Feb. 27, 2025. The group explored how spiritual care can be tailored to meet the needs of service members. The event focused on equipping pastors with the tools