Scott Air Force Base

Established:1917
Base Type: Air Force

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About

As the host wing for Scott AFB, its mission it to enable the numerous Team Scott missions through infrastructure and communications support platforms, as well as provide programs and facilities for the welfare of the men and women and their families who serve here. The wing’s operational mission is to provide unrivaled air mobility operations through its fleet of C-21 aircraft and through its Total Force Integration partnerships with the Guard and Reserve in flying KC-135 and C-40 aircraft.The wing owns 12C-21As, that operate at Scott Air Force Base, and at Joint Base Andrews. The wing provides maintainers and aircrews for the KC-135 and C-40 missions who work alongside Guard and Reserve personnel, who also have operation control of the aircraft and the missions.The wing also maintains responsibility for Detachment 4 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, which is responsible for all AES qualification training on behalf of the Air Force.Together, the wing provides DV airlift for senior leaders and flies aeromedical evacuation missions for wounded warriors and medical patients, and provides the nation with air refueling capabilities.The wing’s mission is also to develop and care for Airmen and their families while fostering base and community partnerships.The 375th AMW is comprised of several staff agencies and four groups: the 375th Medical Group, 375th Operations Group, 375th Mission Support Group and 375th Communications Group, totaling approximately 2,900 active-duty personnel who perform those missions.

(Source: https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/MTF/Scott/)

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Gate and Hours

Shiloh Gate Open 24/7
Belleville Gate Mon-Sun 5:00 AM- 10:00 PM

If you are driving to Scott, there are several routes you can take to get to the base. However, the primary highway is Interstate 64. Take I-64 to Exit 19A (Scott AFB/Route 158). Continue straight until you reach the second stoplight (Seibert Road) and turn left, continuing straight to the Shiloh Gate. When you arrive at the gate, have your military identification ready to show the security forces member. If you have any questions, contact your gaining sponsor.

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Quick Reference

Base Quick Reference
Chapel
(618) 256-4060

Nightingale Inn Dining
(618) 256-2909

Education Center
(618) 256-3327

Equal Opportunity
(618) 256-6581

Family Advocacy
(618) 256-7203

Airman & Family Readiness Center
(618) 256-8668

Public Affairs Office
(618) 576-4241

Finance Office
(618) 256-1851

Legal Office
(618) 256-3542

 

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Base Surroundings

Big Mamas BBQ Express
5900 St Clair Ave, East
St Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-8950

Pops Fish & Chicken
2413 State St, East
St Louis, IL 62205
(618) 482-9933

Taystee Burger
2700 State St, East
St Louis, IL 62205
(618) 271-1722

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Medical Care

375th Medical Group Scott AFB
310 Losey Street
Scott AFB, IL
http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/MTF/Scott/

The 375th Medical Group (MDG) supports the 375th Air Mobility Wing and 31 tenant units execution of the global reach mission by providing, expanding, and deploying medical capability for contingency taskings. The 375 MDG trains 42 healthcare professionals annually through four specialty training programs and sustains the readiness skills for more than 379 active duty and Air Reserve Component personnel.Additionally, the 375 MDG provides health services for more than 23,000 beneficiaries including 1,000 aeromedical patients. The Group is accredited by The Joint Commission, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, American Dental Association, and College of American Pathologists and has affiliations with the American Hospital Association, and American Medical

Association.Frequently Called Numbers/TRICARE
Dental: (618) 256-6667
Family Health: (618) 256-9355
Optometry: (618) 256-7361
Pharmacy: (618) 256-7345

TRICARE partners with United Healthcare Military & Veterans as its regional contractor in the Western United States to provide health care services and support to beneficiaries.

TRICARE: https://www.tricare.mil

Tricare Home Page allows access to Enroll in or Purchase a Plan, File or Check a Claim, View Referrals, Find a Health Care Provider, Change Your Primary Care Manager, Compare Plans, Manage Prescriptions and much more.

Nurse Advice Line TRICARE: (800) 874-2273 Opt 1.
The Nurse Advice Line is available to all TRICARE beneficiaries in the U.S., except those enrolled in US Family Health Plan. You can call the Nurse Advice Line 24/7, at no cost to you, to talk to a registered nurse who can: Answer your urgent care questions.

New to TRICARE:
https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/New

Learn more about TRICARE- Watch an overview video & take free public TRICARE courses online.TRICARE Online: https://www.tricareonline.com/
You can make Primary Care appointments, check lab results and even order your pharmacy refills using TOL, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact: (800) 600-9332

TRICARE For Life: https://www.tricare.mil/tfl
Contact- (866) 773-0404

TRICARE for Life is your Medicare-wraparound coverage for TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries who have Medicare Part A and B. TRICARE for Life beneficiaries can receive care at military hospitals and clinics, but only on a space-available basis.

TRICARE Pharmacy Program: https://www.tricare.mil/pharmacy
The TRICARE Pharmacy Program provides the prescription drugs you need, when you need them, in a safe, easy, and affordable way.

Customer Service Community Directory: https://www.tricare.mil/bcacdcao/
The directory helps you connect with a Beneficiary Counseling