June 18, 2008 Car wash for a cause The First Four Airmen Council held a car wash fundraiser Saturday at the Base Theatre from noon to 3 p.m. "The goal for the car wash was to raise money for the family in Belleville who lost everything they had in an explosion a couple of months ago," said Senior Airman Nicole Washington, First Four
June 18, 2008 Cardinal Creek Chapel reopens after two years A vision will become a reality as Cardinal Creek Chapel, formerly known as Chapel 2, celebrates their grand re-opening after more than two and a half years closure June 22. Chapel 2 was closed in September 2005 due to potential health risks. After two years of dormancy, new chapel leadership
June 18, 2008 JTF Scott member receives top military scholar award Tech. Sgt. Steven Jones of Air Mobility Command received the Military Scholar Award for Undergraduate Studies during commencement exercises at Amridge University in Montgomery, Ala. The Military Scholar Award recognizes enlisted graduates who have excelled in scholarly achievement during their
June 18, 2008 Scott members presented with Awards for Service to the CFC Five volunteers at Scott Air Force base were recently honored for their service to the fall 2007 Gateway Combined Federal Campaign. Hope McMahon, Chair of the Gateway Combined Federal Campaign Leadership Committee and Chief, U.S. Transportation Command Transformation and Readiness Division,
June 18, 2008 USTRANSCOM works to implement defibrillator program American Red Cross Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation classes are underway at the Unites States Transportation Command, as members of the command prepare to implement a Public Access Defibrillator Program. The classes, conducted by Army Lt. Col. Steve Green of USTRANSCOM, consist of approximately
June 18, 2008 Mosquito Avoidance and West Nile Virus Information The time has come again when the mosquitoes are out. The following information is provided to ensure all civilians and personnel on Scott are updated on testing, spraying procedures, West Nile Virus and prevention. Public Health Entomology will trap for mosquitoes twice a week at pre-designated
June 18, 2008 Gates announces recommendations on senior Air Force leadership positions Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has recommended that President Bush nominate Michael B. Donley, the Defense Department's director of administration and management, to be the next secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, U.S. Transportation Command commander, to become Air
June 18, 2008 Secretary Gates brings call for excellence to AMC Airmen Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates spoke to an audience of more than 400 Airmen here Tuesday to personally deliver his message that the Air Force must apply more rigor to its responsibilities, particularly with nuclear weapons. The secretary's visit came as a result of his decision to ask the
June 18, 2008 Meet the new 375th Airlift Wing vice commander A little less than two years ago, Col. Steve Oliver arrived for duty at United States Transportation Command on Scott Air Force Base as the Deputy Director of Strategy, Policy, Programs and Logistics. On June 2, Colonel Oliver crossed Scott Drive and made the transition as the 375th Airlift Wing
June 18, 2008 Another Air Force first begins at Scott When most first term Airmen arrive to their first duty station, it's their first time away from home. Not to mention, it's their first time not being in a training environment in the Air Force. Although it is an exciting time, this transition can also be scary. Scott Air Force Base has devised a