SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Major General Corey J. Martin, 18th Air Force commander, took a tour of Scott Air Force Base during the 375th Air Mobility Wing’s second monthly Wing Readiness Day, Feb. 22, 2024.
The tour started with a presentation from Col. John Poole, 375th AMW commander, about the history of Scott AFB and how it operates today, followed by the coining of some of its outstanding flagship Airmen. During the tour, Gen. Martin visited many different sections of the base to learn about different squadrons and their functions.
Maj. Gen. Martin joins a ruck on Wing Readiness Day
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, rucks alongside his two dogs and 375th Air Mobility Airmen during the second Wing Readiness Day on Scott AFB, Illinois, Feb. 22, 2024. The ruck was the end to the second Wing Readiness Day, a monthly event focused on maintaining a warrior mindset through briefings and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)
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Maj. Gen. Martin learns about sUAS from Capt. Bolton
U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Bolton, 375th Detachment X small Unmanned Aircraft System program manager, briefs Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, about the capabilities and innovation of sUAS tactics during a Wing Readiness Day on Scott AFB, Illinois, Feb. 22, 2024. Martin toured Scott AFB to learn how its Airmen practice combat readiness during Wing Readiness Day, a monthly event focused on maintaining a warrior mindset through briefings and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelon)
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Maj. Gen. Corey Martin observes the capabilities of Detachment X
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, and a group of Airmen observe the capabilities of Detachment X and how small Unmanned Aircraft Systems can be used to inspect vehicles entering a secure area during a Wing Readiness Day on Scott AFB, Illinois, Feb. 22, 2024. Martin toured Scott AFB to learn how its Airmen practice combat readiness during Wing Readiness Day, a monthly event focused on maintaining a warrior mindset through briefings and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyler A.P. Moody)
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Maj. Gen. Martin Practices Tourniquet Application
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force Commander, practices applying a tourniquet with Clyde Nobles, 375th Medical Group education trainer, during a Wing Readiness Day on Scott AFB, Illinois, Feb. 22, 2024. Martin toured Scott AFB to learn how its Airmen practice combat readiness during Wing Readiness Day, a monthly event focused on maintaining a warrior mindset through briefings and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jacob Silva-Dreyer)
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The 375th Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrated a CES Rehearsal of Concept drill, followed by Detachment X flying their small Unmanned Aircraft System flying in different simulated scenarios. At the Warrior Airman Readiness course area, Gen. Martin participated in Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, practicing how to properly place a tourniquet on one of the 375th Medical Group’s bleeding manikins.
This was followed by a visit to the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron where Gen. Martin learned about the Theater Aeromedical Evacuation System. The tour concluded with Gen. Martin kicking off a three mile ruck, where he was able to speak with Team Scott’s Airmen, learning how they practice readiness.