Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) specialist from active duty, guard, and reserve units in and near illinois, perform jump training at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois on October 17, 2018. Jump tra More
A C-21 aircraft awaits take off outside of a 458th Airlift Squadron hangar, before a training flight on Dec. 17, 2018 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 458th AS celebrates 35 years of C-21 operations at Sc More
Maj. Taylor Todd completes a pre-flight checklist on-board a C-21 prior to take off for a training flight at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Assigned to the 375th Operations Group, he is the C-21 Avionics Upgra More
Senior Airman Keyman Hughes, 375th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, prepares to present a ceremoniously folded flag to a simulated next of kin during honor guard training on More
Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Battle, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transporter, spots A1C Shaun Moeckel towards a pallet stacker on Feb. 19, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Battle and Moeckel More
Tech. Sgt. Mike Correa, Starlifter NCO in charge, assembles his drum kit prior to a performance at Spain Elementary Middle School on March 19, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. Starlifter played for five schools in Detroi More
Airman 1st Class Jason Griggs, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, dons safety goggles prior to handling liquid oxygen on April 17, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. With a temperat More
Senior Airman Tiffany Ellison, 436th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, is a member of the 808 Ohana of the Midwest dance group as well as Scott Air Force Base’s Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Club. Ellison More
Members of the Run Clinic go through warm-up drills prior to the day’s practice May 8, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Warming up is an important part of any workout and should be done before exercising to h More
Staff Sgt. Sheridyn Rupp, 375th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares a flag for a retirement ceremony May 13, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Military Working Dog Jack retired afte More
Staff Sgt. Mathew Burns, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, watches firefighters approach a simulated aircraft fire during a training exercise May 14, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. T More
U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets participate in team building exercises during the Cadet Leadership Course, June 2, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The exercises are used as a way to get the cadets familia More
“When I transferred in third grade, I was the only Latina in the school, which was predominantly white. I was, at that moment in my life, completely outside of my comfort zone. It was definitely a culture shock More
Senior Airman Vincent Kidd, 375th Security Forces Squadron confinement manager, reads a list of fallen security forces members during a memorial service in Belleville, Ill. May 8, 2019. During Police Week, the More
Jessica Raya, Air Force Wounded Warrior adaptive sports coordinator, assists a program participant with his balance during warm up exercises, Aug. 19, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Participants spent the d More
Amy Dotson, Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE ambassador, speaks to an audience about being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and finding out about the AFW2 CARE program, Aug. 21, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill More
Gabe Bozarth, Air Force Wounded Warrior assistant archery coach, explains the differences between a recurve and compound bow to AFW2 CARE event competitors at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 20, 2019.Bozarth a More
Master Sgt. Quinn Harrington, Air Force Wounded Warrior, races down the court during a wheelchair rugby game for the Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE event, Aug. 23, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. During the More
J.P. Penet, Belleville Fire Department assistant fire chief, answers questions about the display table the department had up during the 8th Annual Moment of Remembrance Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2019 in Belleville, I More
An AT&T drone takes flight in order to provide 5G connectivity to defense contractors participating in the Advanced Battle Management Systems (ABMS) Onramp 2 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico on Aug. 27, More
A C-21 aircraft gets fueled up outside of a 458th Airlift Squadron hangar, before a training flight on Dec. 17, 2018 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The 458th AS celebrates 35 years of C-21 operations at Sco More
Scott Air Force Base honor guardsmen simulate a rifle squad during a training session on Feb. 13, 2019. Afterward, three volleys are presented to the next of kin during military funeral honors and represent hon More
Senior Airman Matthew Walton and Airman 1st Nicholas Falcon, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo representatives, inspect top and side nets to ensure serviceability during a mobility exercise on Feb. 19, 2 More
Senior Airman Jim Woolf, Starlifter sound engineer, monitors a sound board during the band's performance at Spain Elementary Middle School on March 22, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. Woolf programs the sound board to e More
Staff Sgt. Yair Rubinov, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution NCO in charge, and Airman 1st Class Jason Griggs, 375th LRS fuels distribution operator, complete a required safety checklist to re More
Members of the 808 Ohana of the Midwest dance group, led by Senior Airman Tiffany Ellison, 436th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, prepare to take the stage for a Hula performance on May 3, 2019, at Scott Air F More
Heather Braundmeier, 375th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotions flight chief, shouts the current lap time to runners participating in speed training with the Run Clinic May 8, 2019, at Scott Air Force More
Tech. Sgt. Mariah Langeland, 375th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training, brushes the coat of Military Working Dog Jack in preparation for his retirement ceremony May 13, 2019 at Scott Air Force Ba More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Burns, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, prepares all necessary gear before a training exercise May 14, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. During the tr More
Connie Moore, Air Force Wounded Warrior track coach, leads a group of participants in exercises to improve their running technique, Aug. 19, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The goal for the program is to int More
Gabe Bozarth, Air Force Wounded Warrior assistant archery coach, adjusts the release strap for an AFW2 CARE event competitor to make it compatible with his draw length, Aug. 20, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Il More
Audience members listen to the stories of Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE ambassadors, Aug. 21, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Ambassadors seeking help, overcoming their situation and then finding the suppor More
Air Force Wounded Warriors play a game of wheelchair rugby against volunteers during the AFW2 CARE event, Aug. 23, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Throughout the week, program participants and volunteers wer More
Col. Scot Heathman, 375th Air Mobility Command commander, receives a gift from Marguerite Fontana during the 8th Annual Moment of Remembrance Ceremony at the Belleville Fire Department, Sept. 11, 2019 in Bellev More
A view of the new “glass cockpit” for the C-21 aircraft. After 35 years of C-21 operations at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the aircraft has undergone a $38 million avionics upgrade to comply with the Federal More
458th Airlift Squadron pilots, Maj, Taylor Todd and Capt. Nicholas Parrish, discuss preflight procedures prior to a training flight at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois on Dec. 17, 2018. In 2019, the 458th AS cele More
Airmen from the Scott Air Force Base honor guard complete a ceremonial flag fold during a training session on Feb. 13, 2019. Honor guardsmen perform this flag fold and present it to the next of kin during milit More
U.S. Air Force The Band of Mid-America's rock band Starlifter, performs popular songs for students of Spain Elementary Middle School on March 19, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. Starlifter performed at five different sc More
Airman 1st Class Jason Griggs, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, connects an extension pipe to a liquid oxygen tank prior to receiving a delivery on April 17, 2019 at Scott Air Fo More
Keala Amorin and Senior Airman Tiffany Ellison, 436th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, prepare their outfits together prior to a hula performance on May 3, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Members of the 808 More
Master Sgt. Danielle Batz, 73rd Airlift Squadron, runs along-side Master Sgt. Kiara Cruise, 126th Medical Group, to offer encouragement throughout a Run Clinic workout May 8, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. More
Military Working Dog Jack retired from active duty service May 13, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Throughout Jack’s seven years of active duty service he supported the United States Secret Service, Departme More
U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets watch as fellow flight members experience a simulated Humvee roll-over as part of the Cadet Leadership Course June 4, 2019, at the Illinois Army National Guard Training Complex More
Air Force Wounded Warrior powerlifting coaches greet program participants prior to demonstrating proper lifting technique, Aug. 19, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The coaches taught proper hand placement, More
Master Sgt. Steven Dow, Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE ambassador, tells his story of overcoming an opioid addiction and struggles with mental health during a speaking engagement, Aug. 21, 2019 at Scott Air For More
Tech. Sgt. Patrick Jungewaelter, 729th Air Control Squadron quality assurance NCO in charge, draws back to release an arrow during a practice round for an upcoming Air Force Wounded Warrior archery event, Aug. More
Participants of the Air Force Wounded Warriors program get pumped up before a wheelchair rugby match against a team of volunteers during the AFW2 CARE event, Aug. 23, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Througho More
Members of the Belleville Police Department prepare to post the colors to open the 8th Annual Moment of Remembrance Ceremony, hosted by the September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois Committee and the C More
Members of the North Dakota Army National Guard 1-188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment set up the MPQ 64 Sentinel Radar site to provide early warning and detection of the location of hostile targets approaching More
A view of the legacy cockpit of the C-21 aircraft, which is undergoing a $38 million avionics upgrade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Garcia)
Lt. Col. James Chapa, 458th Airlift Squadron operations officer, poses in front of a legacy C-21 on Jan. 28, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. As the operations officer, Chapa is responsible for ensuring coord More
Staff Sgt. Stephen Szpiech, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, leads a morning formation of honor guardsmen on Feb. 13, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Approximately 44 Airmen across d More
Tech. Sgt. Charles Cothran, Starlifter pianist, has a chat with students about the Air Force mission prior to a performance at Amelia Earhart Elementary Middle School on March 20, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. Through More
Staff Sgt. Yair Rubinov, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution NCO in charge, brushes frost off of an extension pipe connected to a liquid oxygen tank during a delivery process on April 17, 2019 More
Members of the 808 Ohana of the Midwest dance group treat an audience to a hula performance on May 3, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The performance was a part of the Scott AFB Wingman Day Diversity Fe More
Senior Airman Bodie Menchaca, 375th Communications Squadron, has a much needed rest in between running laps with the Run Clinic on May 8, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Throughout the eight-week clinic, ru More
Members from the 375th Security Forces Squadron come to offer their appreciation of Military Working Dog Jack before his retirement ceremony May 13, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Since enlisting in 2012, J More
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benji Jackson, passes out hats and flight shirts to registering Air Force Junior ROTC cadets, June 2, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Approximately 120 cadets from throughout More
Senior Airman Vincent Kidd, 375th Security Forces Squadron confinement manager, accepts an award for Airman of the Quarter July 24, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Since joining the 375th SFS, Kidd as also w More
Josh Roberts, Air Force Wounded Warrior wheelchair track coach, teaches a program participant proper posture and technique for racing wheelchairs, Aug. 19, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Roberts also discus More
Gabe Bozarth, Air Force Wounded Warrior assistant archery coach, aids a competitor with stability during a practice shooting round at the AFW2 CARE event, Aug. 21, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Bozarth sai More
Air Force Wounded Warriors play a game of wheelchair rugby against volunteers, during the AFW2 CARE event Aug. 23, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Throughout the week, program participants and volunteers wer More
Chris Huff, Naval Surface Weapons Systems Dahlgren engineering technician, conducts a briefing regarding the Mk45 Mod 4 weapons system proof of concept during the Advanced Battle Management Systems (ABMS) Onram More
Members of the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard await the arrival of a funeral detail at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri on Feb. 26, 2019. The Scott AFB Honor Guard provides military More
The Band of Mid-America's rock band Starlifter, performs popular songs for students of Amelia Earhart Elementary Middle School on March 20, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. Starlifter performed at five different schools More
Lt. Col. Yon Dugger, 375th Security Forces Squadron commander, and Tech Sgt. Mariah Langeland, 375th SFS NCO in charge of training, give Military Working Dog Jack a new collar during his retirement ceremony May More
Members of the 375th Security Forces Squadron put on a Military Working Dog demonstration for U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets participating in the Cadet Leadership Course June 5, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, More
Rob Hufford, Air Force Wounded Warrior powerlifting coach, demonstrates proper breathing technique for participants, Aug. 19. 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Hufford mentioned that contrary to what some beli More
Col. Scot Heathman, 375th Air Mobility Command commander, gives a speech to those in attendance at the 8th Annual Moment of Remembrance Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2019 in Belleville, Ill. The ceremony honored those wh More
Scott Air Force Base honor guardsman Senior Airman Tory Martinez assists Airman 1st Landan Hopkins with his tie prior to a funeral detail at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri on Feb. 2 More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amelia Szymanek and Staff Sgt. Paula Hunt, Starlifter vocalists, pose for a photo with a fan after a performance at the Amelia Earhart Elementary Middle School on March 20, 2019 More
Lt. Col. Yon Dugger, 375th Security Forces Squadron commander, issues the order to retire Military Working Dog Jack after seven years of active duty service to the United States Air Force May 13, 2019 at Scott More
U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets participating in the Cadet Leadership Course apply camouflage face paint to each other June 5, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. During the security forces day of the course, More
Senior Airman Vincent Kidd, 375th Security Forces Squadron confinement manager, encourages Airmen during a PT test at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Aug. 7, 2019. Kidd said he credits his dedication to fitness to h More
Col. Scot Heathman, 375th Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway, 375th Air Mobility Command command chief, admire the September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois, Sept. 11, More
Staff Sgt. Dolan Daggett, Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, salutes a hearse carrying an Air Force veteran during a funeral detail at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Miss More
Airman 1st Class Amelia Szymanek, Starlifter vocalist, receives hugs from students of Thirkell Elementary School after a performance on March 21, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. Starlifter performed popular music in fiv More
Senior Airman Blair Pembleton, 375th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler (left) and Tech. Sgt. Mariah Langeland, NCO in charge of training (right) take part in a dry run of MWD Jack’s retireme More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edwin Lozada, 375th Security Forces Squadron admin specialist, gives Air Force Junior ROTC cadets participating in the Cadet Leadership Course a turn on the Drunk Busters bicycle More
Members of the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard retrieve a casket carrying an Air Force veteran during a funeral detail at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri on Feb. 26, 2019. The Scott More
Staff Sgt. Paula Hunt, Starlifter vocalist, performs a song for an audience at the Wayne County Community College on March 22, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. Starlifter also performed each branch of the military’s song More
Tech. Sgt. Mariah Langeland, NCO in charge of training, escorts Jack into her car to bring him to his new home with her after his retirement ceremony May 13, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Langeland is a pr More
U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets compete in Field Day activities as part of the Cadet Leadership Course June 7, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The events included a dizzy bat race, tug of war, and other ph More
Airman with the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard prepare for a funeral detail by participating in a run-through of the scenario at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri on Feb. 26, 2019. More
After seven days, U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets and their families celebrate their graduation from the Cadet Leadership Course June 8, 2019 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The cadets were faced with a multitu More
Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard Airman 1st Class Allysa Diestro prepares to hand off a ceremoniously folded flag to A1C Landan Hopkins during a funeral detail at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Lou More
U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadet Delevan McAdams, a senior at West Aurora High School, accepts the Field Day Flight Team award on behalf of I-flight from retired Air Force Major Michael Conley during Cadet Lead More
Members of the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard carry a casket supporting an Air Force veteran during a funeral detail at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri on Feb. 26, 2019. The Scott More