U.S. Air Force Col. John Poole, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, answers questions about the struggles and triumphs of military children during an interview on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 14, 2025. April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child and is used to celebrate the contributions military kids make for service members to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Shelby Rapert)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Scott Air Force Base officially welcomes its first warrant officers from the inaugural graduating flights of the Warrant Officer Training school in 66 years, marking a historic milestone in the Air Force's re-optimization effort.
As the service drives to meet and dominate the demands of Great Power Competition, the service believes reintroducing warrant officers is key to enhancing technical leadership in...