National Nerve Center

cott Field was established on June 14, 1917.  It is named after Corporal Frank Scott, the first enlisted person to be killed in an aviation crash.  It is the only Air Force installation named after an enlisted airman.

"Scott has all branches of services assigned to the base."         

Today, Scott Air Force Base is the nerve center for the nation's defense transportation system, controlling and monitoring all passenger and cargo movement for the Department of Defense through the United States Transportation Command.   Presently, there are more than 5,500 active-duty personnel assigned to Scott.  Over 1,000 Reservists, 800 Guardsmen and 3,000 civil servants make up the remaining population.  Scott Air Force Base's estimated economic impact, including retiree contributions, is $1.66 billion.