REQUIREMENT 7:
Scott A.F.B. is home to a lot of historical sites, learn about one of them, and then, if possible, go and visit it.
Scott AFB is home to several historical site and monuments. Also
Scott is home to the Scott AFB Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to
men and women. The inductees of the Scott AFB Walk of Fame are also into the Airlift/Tanker
Hall of Fame. The Airlift/Tanker Association wished to recognize and honor
those men and women who have distinguished themselves in the outstanding
performance above and beyond their duties as members of the United States Air
Force and as Airlifters and Tankers. Once a person is inducted into the Airlift/Tanker
Hall of Fame a bronze bust is created and is placed on a pedestal at the
Scott AFB Walk of Fame.
One interesting member of the Walk of Fame is Nancy
Harkness Love.



In the 1940s, Scott Field was known as the parent radio school of the Army Air Forces Training Command. Now, Scott AFB hosts the Air Force Communications Agency. The Air Force Communications Agency has a long and proud history. The Agency traces its roots to 1938 and the organization of the Army Airways Communication System. The mission of the Air Force Communications & Information History Office is to document the history of the Agency and the Air Force communications and information community.
The Air Force Communications Agency's Visitors Center displays historical communications equipment and items of interest. The center is located in the atrium of the Lt. Gen. Grant Building (Bldg. 1700), Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The center was officially opened Oct. 16, 1989, as part of the building dedication ceremony. The public is encouraged to donate personal memorabilia such as photographs, documents and small items associated with communications and the agency's heraldry. Please contact the AFCA office of Public Affairs, phone (618) 229-5690. Tours are also available through Public Affairs. You can take a virtual tour by following this link:
http://public.afca.af.mil/vtour.htm
In 1999 the Air Force established the Communications and Information Hall of Fame to honor those individuals who made significant contributions, both to the Air Force and our career field, while serving in the public and private sectors.
Scott also has it's own historic scouting trail.
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Air Force Base Historic Trail (Scott AFB) |
Troop 15, Historic Trail
Chairman, Scott AFB, IL 62225 773-238-0222 bsa_troop_15@hotmail.com |
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Patch Base tour patch. Hiking patch, plus 4 repeat segments. |