Rebecca Losli Named to Honorary Commanders Class of 2027 at Scott Air Force Base

Rhea-AI Summary

Illinois American Water (NYSE:AWK) announced that Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water, was named to the Honorary Commanders Class of 2027 at Scott Air Force Base on Feb. 4, 2026. Losli joins 19 other St. Louis regional leaders and was matched with Col. Jeffrey A. Smith as Base Commander for the 932 Airlift Wing.

The two-year program offers an in-depth orientation to Scott AFB missions and units and aims to deepen community-military engagement. American Water's Military Services Group provides water and wastewater services to about 670,000 military community members at 18 installations, including Scott AFB.

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Key Figures

Honorary Commanders class size: 20 community leaders Program duration: two years Military community served: approximately 670,000 members +1 more

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Honorary Commanders class size 20 community leaders Scott Air Force Base Class of 2027

Program duration two years Honorary Commander orientation period

Military community served approximately 670,000 members American Water Military Services Group coverage

Military installations served 18 installations American Water Military Services Group footprint

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 29 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 29	Customer communication	Neutral	+0.1%	Explained cloudy tap water appearance and reassured on regulatory standards.
Jan 29	Infrastructure upgrade	Positive	+1.5%	Commissioned Indiana’s first public-water PFAS treatment system in Charlestown.
Jan 28	Leadership change	Neutral	-2.7%	Named new Director of Business Development and Government Affairs in Iowa.
Jan 28	Weather preparedness	Neutral	-2.7%	Urged Pennsylvania customers to prepare plumbing for sub-freezing weather.
Jan 27	Treatment change notice	Neutral	-2.7%	Announced temporary disinfectant change at New Jersey treatment plants.

Pattern Detected

Recent AWK headlines have focused on operational updates and customer communications, with generally modest price reactions and no consistent directional bias.

Recent Company History

Over late January 2026, American Water subsidiaries issued several customer- and operations-focused updates: water quality education in Iowa, PFAS treatment commissioning in Indiana, winter preparedness guidance in Pennsylvania, and a temporary disinfectant change in New Jersey. Another item was a leadership appointment at Iowa American Water. Price reactions over the next 24 hours ranged from about -2.67% to +1.53%, suggesting that similar informational or community-oriented news, like today’s recognition for Illinois American Water’s president, has historically produced only modest, mixed stock responses.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Illinois American Water’s deeper engagement with Scott Air Force Base t...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Illinois American Water’s deeper engagement with Scott Air Force Base through Rebecca Losli’s appointment to the Honorary Commanders Class of 2027 and her role with the 932nd Airlift Wing. It reinforces American Water’s Military Services Group presence, which serves about 670,000 people across 18 installations. In the broader backdrop of recent rate-case 8-K filings and insider Form 4 activity, investors may watch how such institutional relationships complement regulatory and capital investment developments.

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"Losli was inducted as a Base Commander for the 932 Airlift Wing."

An airlift wing is a military unit responsible for moving people, equipment and supplies by aircraft, acting like a large, organized delivery fleet for the armed forces. Investors watch references to an airlift wing because its activity affects demand for transport aircraft, maintenance, logistics services and defense spending—similar to how a bus fleet indicates ridership and upkeep needs for a transit company.

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BELLEVILLE, Ill., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois American Water congratulates Rebecca Losli, President, Illinois American Water, on being named by the Scott Air Force Base to its 2027 Class of Honorary Commanders. The class is comprised of 20 community leaders from the St. Louis metropolitan region.

"As a newly inducted Honorary Commander, I look forward to growing my awareness of the base while connecting with local leaders," said Losli. "At Illinois American Water, we have partnered with Scott Air Force Base on several community initiatives, and this is a great opportunity to continue growing relationships as we collaborate to best serve our community. Additionally, American Water's Military Services Group proudly provides safe, clean and reliable water services on base."

Losli was inducted as a Base Commander for the 932 Airlift Wing. Over the next two years, she will work closely with Col. Jeffrey A. Smith, who will help guide her participation as an Honorary Commander.

The Honorary Commander program provides a two-year, in-depth orientation to the missions, programs, and assets of Scott Air Force Base. It aims to educate and increase community leaders' knowledge and understanding of the military and the installation. The program matches each Honorary Commander with a military counterpart to build one-on-one rapport and facilitate direct engagement with base units.

"This program helps them increase their understanding of our military missions, heritage, and get to know our amazing Airmen, while also giving us a platform to explore mutual areas of interest," said Col. Matt Collins, 375th Air Mobility Wing and Installation Commander. "We're looking forward to hosting these leaders for the next two years, and we welcome them to Team Scott!"

For more information about the Class of 2027 Honorary Commanders, visit: https://www.scott.af.mil/

American Water Military Services Group is proud to provide water and wastewater services to approximately 670,000 members of the military community stationed at 18 military installations across the country, including Scott Air Force Base. Learn more about American Water Miliary Service Group here.

Learn more about Illinois American Water at www.illinoisamwater.com.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.

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FAQ

Who is Rebecca Losli and what does her Honorary Commander role at Scott Air Force Base mean for AWK shareholders?

Rebecca Losli is President of Illinois American Water and an inductee to the Class of 2027 Honorary Commanders. According to the company, the role fosters deeper community ties and engagement with Scott AFB, reinforcing corporate-community relationships rather than creating direct financial impacts.

When was Rebecca Losli named to the Honorary Commanders Class of 2027 and which unit is she paired with at Scott AFB?

Rebecca Losli was named to the Class of 2027 on Feb. 4, 2026 and was inducted as a Base Commander for the 932 Airlift Wing. According to the company, she will work with Col. Jeffrey A. Smith over the two-year program.

What is the Honorary Commander program at Scott Air Force Base and how long does the commitment last for AWK's Rebecca Losli?

The Honorary Commander program is a two-year orientation pairing community leaders with military counterparts. According to the company, it provides in-depth exposure to base missions, programs, and units and facilitates direct engagement between civilians and Airmen.

Does Illinois American Water (AWK) provide services to Scott Air Force Base and how extensive is that support?

Yes. According to the company, American Water's Military Services Group provides water and wastewater services to about 670,000 military community members across 18 installations, including Scott Air Force Base, supporting on-base utility needs.

How might Rebecca Losli's participation in the Honorary Commanders Class of 2027 affect local community initiatives involving AWK?

Her participation may strengthen collaboration with Scott AFB and local leaders through direct engagement. According to the company, the program builds one-on-one rapport and supports continued partnership on community initiatives and mutual areas of interest.