Members are also working with the Illinois State Police Department to ensure people are safely driving on the highways near the event. The ground logistics team, consisting of more than 150 people from every unit within the 375th Air Mobility Wing have split into smaller Multi-Function Teams in order to successfully plan and execute airshow operations.įor example, to ensure there is minimal frustration while entering and leaving the base, the MFTs have contracted parking passes for the limited parking spots on base and are encouraging attendees to use the Metrolink services and shuttles rather than driving. Aaron Hughes, added, “We have taken best practices from other installations that have recently done airshows and adapted those practices to fit Scott AFB best.”
Air Force’s Band of Mid-America’s performances. Ground logistics teams have worked around the clock to organize the layout of the event for more than 40 vendors and everything from static displays to the U.S. One of the main things that has been fueling this airshow since day one is the determination of organizations across the base, as well as the local community, to create an exciting, safe, and successful airshow and expo. It’s a ‘thank you’ and a ‘come join us’ message that we’re trying to send. Adam Wallace, the airshow director, said, “This is Team Scott’s love letter back to the community. Other mobility aircraft will also be displayed, including the C-40, KC-135 Stratotanker, C-130 Hercules, C-5 Galaxy, KC-10 Extender and C-21. Career fields and opportunities like the explosive ordnance disposal team and the Scott AFB Honor Guard will educate community members as well as future Airmen about opportunities the military offers.Īirmen will also be acting as subject matter experts for more than 20 static aircraft on the flightline, including many of Air Mobility Command’s assets like the command’s newest air refueler, the KC-46 Pegasus. Part of the STEM Expo will feature a ‘recruiting village’ composed of career fields around base. Team Scott is also paying it forward to the next generation of leaders interested in going into STEM career fields. Navy Blue Angels, Tora Tora Tora, Red Bull Team Chambliss, F-22 Demo Team, Randy Ball’s MiG-17, the P-51 Heritage Flight and the United States Air Force Academy Wings of Blue parachute team. The airshow performer line-up includes the U.S.
Together, they build a solid foundation from which to brainstorm, plan and execute a successful airshow for the community. Team Scott is filled with active duty military members who move in and out quickly but offer fresh insight to strengthen the continuity of those who have planted their roots in the local area. The base tries to host an airshow about every two years if able, and the COVID pandemic response prevented an airshow until now. Scott’s last airshow in 2017 marked its Centennial year. “We are lucky to be part of such an incredible community, and it’s our honor to host you for a demonstration of air power!” Chris Robinson, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander.
Air Force gets the mission done in their local area and the reality of the daily accomplishments of the men and women who serve here,” said Col. Opening the gates of an otherwise restricted military installation allows us to welcome the public from the surrounding region to see what their taxpayer dollars are contributing to, how the U.S. “None of this happens without community support. Airmen take on extra responsibilities outside of their daily jobs to get the details right-all the way from parking and traffic flow, contracting, budget spending policies, sponsorships and donations, kids zone activities, airshow performers, static displays, concessions, safety, emergency support and more. Hundreds of partners on and off base have been working together since 2021 to start planning every detail of this massive community event.
#LOVE LETTER AIR FORCE 1 FULL#
For the first time in five years, Scott Air Force Base is opening its gates to the community for a full weekend of airshow performances and educational activities for children of all ages, plus a sneak peek into the lives of Airmen who currently serve.
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