Scott Air Force Base

Scott Field was established on June 14, 1917, just seven miles south of Lebanon.  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