Looking toward the future

Colonel Pamela Scott embraces an American flag during her retirement ceremony held March 4, 2012 at the Kelly Annex. The flag was presented to her by the 433rd Airlift Wing Honor Guard in honor of her 30 years of service to both the Air Force active duty and Reserve components. After accepting the flag, Scott encouraged Airmen to consider changes and hardships as opportunities to move forward in both their military career and personal lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Viola Hernandez)

Looking toward the future

Col. Pamela Scott, 433rd Medical Squadron commander accepts a Certificate of Retirement from Col. William Blanchette, 433rd Medical Group commander during a ceremony at the Kelly Annex March 4, 2012. She is retiring after 30 years of medical service in both Air Force active duty and the Reserve components. Scott encouraged Airmen to consider changes and hardships as opportunities to move forward in both their military career and personal lives during her retirement speech. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Viola Hernandez)

Looking back on a career

Published March 9, 2012
By Senior Airman Viola Hernandez
433 AW

JOINT BASE SAN ANTOINO-LACKLAND, Texas -- A retirement ceremony honoring the 30-year Air Force career of Col. Pamela Scott, 433rd Medical Squadron commander was held March 4 at the Kelly Annex. During the ceremony, she reflected on her time in service to both active duty and the Air Force Reserve. Scott noted the key to her longevity was being able to adapt to changes. She encouraged Airmen to consider changes and hardships as opportunities to move forward in both their military career and personal lives and thanked her fellow Airmen for their camaraderie and dedication to the tasks they perform.