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  • Renovated Historic Building Reopens

    Construction of Building P-4 first began in September of 1940 as a 43-bed hospital at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. With the onset of World War II, it soon proved to be inadequate to meet the demands of the large number of wounded transiting through Scott Field. More than 60 new frame buildings

  • Sergeant earns award for dedicated Red Cross volunteerism

    Senior Master Sgt. Michael Henderlong was recognized as the winner of the American Red Cross Exceptional Volunteer Service Award, which he received June 4 in St. Louis. Henderlong has been involved with the Red Cross since 1999, and his efforts to contribute have earned him the peer nominated

  • Son following in his father's footsteps

    Some reasons people join the military are to serve their country, make a difference, earn educational benefits, and because it's a family tradition.For Senior Airman Christopher Balderas that family tradition began with his father's nine-year service in the Army as a Military Policeman.His father,

  • 17th Airlift Squadron; A look back: 17 AS crew gets top honors at Air Tattoo

    Editor's Note: As the 437th Airlift Wing gears up to inactivate the 17th Airlift Squadron, we hope you enjoy the walk down memory lane with us as we reprint stories that highlight the achievements of the Air Force's first operational C-17 squadron. This week's article was first printed in the August

  • MacDill ophthalmology technician wins Air Force level award

    In February, the office of the Air Force Surgeon General released the Air Force Medical Service 2014 annual award winners, and one of MacDill's own was on the list: Senior Airman Aaron Prevost, 6th Medical Operations Squadron ophthalmology technician.Prevost, a Fort Worth, Texas native, won the Air

  • Southwestern Illinois wins Abilene Trophy again

    The Southwestern Illinois area was presented the coveted Abilene Trophy April 17 for the second time in the last three years in recognition of the extensive support demonstrated during 2014 for Scott Air Force Base's military members and their families.Also known as the Air Mobility Command

  • AMC Command Surgeon visits 43 AG

    The command surgeon of Air Mobility Command, Brig. Gen. Kory Cornum, visited the 43rd Airlift Group Apr. 22 to meet with medical Airmen and learn about their units' missions and initiatives.During his visit, Cornum met with Col. Kenneth Moss, commander of the 43rd Airlift Group, toured Pope's

  • McConnell leader earns prestigious award

    A McConnell Airman recently won the 2014 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award.Lt. Col. Stephen Matthews, 22nd Operations Group deputy commander, received the prestigious award for demonstrating excellence in leadership during his time as the 349th Air Refueling Squadron commander.The award

  • One IG, two AMC-level wins

    Recently, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing's Inspector General Office brought home two 2014 Air Mobility Command-level awards.The Maj. Gen. Junius W. Jones IG Award recognizes the outstanding commander's inspection program whose performance is proactive as well as above and beyond the completion of