SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. —
The 375th Operations Support Squadron at Scott aims to educate and engage the public with a monthly tour program.
Open to anyone with base access, including retirees, and occurring every final Wednesday of the month, the program aims to expose Team Scott to the 375th Operations Group’s objectives and how each unit contributes to their mission.
“The way I would explain this tour to someone is spending a day getting to know the 375th OG. The tour is important not to only educate others, but it also promotes connectivity with other squadrons.”
Senior Airman Kody Jones, 375th OSS intelligence analyst and tour facilitator
“The way I would explain this tour to someone is spending a day getting to know the 375th OG,” said Senior Airman Kody Jones, 375th OSS intelligence analyst and tour facilitator. “The tour is important not to only educate others, but it also promotes connectivity with other squadrons.”
A typical tour brings attendees to units like weather; airfield management; 54th Airlift Squadron; Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape; Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems; 906th Air Refueling Squadron; and airfield flight equipment.
Successful flying missions involve more than pilots and aircrews — it takes a network of experts managing weather forecasts, airfield logistics, and emergency preparedness. By witnessing these critical functions, Airmen develop a deeper appreciation for the roles that keep aircraft in the sky and crews mission-ready.
“My office works with customers across the base and being able to put faces to the names of some of the organizations we work with is critical for us to form better working relationships with them,” said Senior Airman Ayden Breaux, 375th Communications Squadron data operations technician. “It also helps other organizations become more aware of how we can assist them in executing the mission”.
The 375th OG is comprised of over 500 service members, civilians, and contractors spread across six squadrons and one detachment, supporting operational airlift in-country and overseas for priority passengers. Along with the 375th OG’s primary flying missions of aeromedical evacuation and operational airlift, they also enable airfield operations across Scott AFB, including Mid America Airport and three other flying wings.
“The tour is important because it is a bridge to network and connect, and see how we operate,” said Senior Airman Demetrio Abella-Tan, 375th OSS intel analyst and tour guide. “Increasing who you know, I would say is the biggest takeaway. Networking is key.”
To participate in a tour, please reach out to Senior Airman Kody Jones or Senior Airman Demetrio Abella-Tan:
kody.jones.3@us.af.mil
demetrio.abella_tan@us.af.mil
