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  • Col. (Dr.) Diane Ritter took command of the 375th Medical Group amidst drastic changes in military health care as directed by the 2005 BRAC mandates.

    Medical commander leads through changing times

    Taking care of the medical needs of more than 60,000 people and 12,000 aeromedical patients annually with today's Base Realignment and Closure mandates and Force Shaping initiatives may seem like an impossible task for many people, but for the new 375th Medical Group commander, getting the job done is no different than taking care of a single
  • 868th Communications Squadron quarterback, Jason Ham, throws a touchdown pass as team mate William Paterson provides protection from 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron pass rusher during recent Intramural Flag Football action. The Communicators from the 868th defeated LRS in a close defensive battle 7-0. Photo by Marv Lynchard

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  • Charles Jurkowski, Polish American War Veterans Honor Guard member prepare to perform a 21-gun salute during the 15th Annual POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony held at the Parade Grounds September 15, 2006. Photo by Marv Lynchard

    Never Forgotten: Team Scott honors America's POW/MIA

    Scott Air Force Base hosted its 15th Annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday to honor those who were taken prisoners of war and those still missing in action. In 1997, President Bill Clinton proclaimed that the purpose of POW/MIA Day was to "never forget those who have borne the indignities and sufferings of captivity in service to our country." The

  • POW/MIA Day - Grandfather's courage remains inspiration for Scott Airman

    On POW/MIA Day, we honor those who endured the hardships of war. For me that day has an even deeper meaning. I think about my grandfather who served during World War II and held prisoner by the German army. I take great pride in telling my grandfather's story knowing everything he went through and without his bravery I wouldn't be here. In 1942 my

  • Hospital inpatient services end Sept. 30

    Sept. 30 will mark a critical milestone in the 2005 Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission mandate to transition Scott's 375th Medical Group from a hospital to a clinic when all inpatient services will cease. Impacts of the transition so far have required a freeze on new enrollments of retirees and their families to the Scott hospital and

  • Platforms to provide smooth, comfortable transition for patients

    In an effort to improve safety and comfort for patients being transported on high deck aircraft, Air Mobility Command officials plan to soon acquire several High Deck Patient Loading Platform vehicles. The HDPLP is a vehicle with a series of hoists that allows the cab and patient seating area of the vehicle to rise to the level of the entrance on

  • Air Force Week, AirFest 2006 a success

    For the first time in more than three years, Scott Air Force Base opened its gates and welcomed tens of thousands to AirFest 2006 last weekend. More than fifty static display aircraft, dozens of food and souvenir booths as well as several aerial displays all contributed to the weekend's activities. "From vintage warbirds including the B-17 'Flying

  • Air Force Week to begin at Scott

    If you start feeling a little blue in the next few days, that's understandable. A number of mayors, administrators and councils in the St. Louis metropolitan area have chosen to honor the men and women of the U.S. Air Force by proclaiming Aug. 7 to 13 as "Air Force Week" in their respective cities, villages and towns. Mayor Francis Slay will follow

  • Enlisted enhancements center up and running

    Monday marked the beginning of the  new enlisted facility. The Enlisted Professional Enhancement Center opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Col. Brad Spacy, 375th Mission Support Group commander. "I am glad to be here this morning.  We focus a lot on First Term Airman Center and the EPEC is more than just FTAC," said Colonel

  • Veteran Working Dogs retire

    The 375th Security Forces Squadron members have bid farewell to two military working dogs recently. Apol, a 10 year old German Shepard, was retired June 19 with more than 1,700 hours of search time and supporting 43 U.S. Secret Service missions. During his eight years at the 375th SFS, Apol completed three deployments supporting Operations Southern
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