5 Apr 2006

Assessors evaluate Scott environmental programs

A team of Air Force and civilian environmental experts reported their discoveries from a weeklong Environmental Compliance Assessment and Management Program visit at a standing room only outbrief at the 126th Air Refueling Wing multipurpose room Friday. Since the ECAMP is an assessment, the team didn’t present an overall rating for the base

3 Apr 2006

Scott initiates DoD cell phone policy

The 375th Security Forces Squadron will implement the Department of Defense cell phone policy at Scott Air Force Base effective April 1. The new policy states that installation vehicle operators will not use cell phones unless the vehicle is safely parked or unless they are using a hands-free device. Along with cell phones, the use of headphones,

3 Apr 2006

Vice President rallies Scott troops during visit

Scott Air Force Base members greeted Vice President Richard Cheney with high spirits when the vice president visited the men and women at Scott on March 21 as the country observed the third anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. More than 2,300 servicemembers gathered in Hangar One as Air Mobility Command’s Band of Mid-America “Starlifter”

22 Nov 2005

Hennessy Eval Team

The Nightingale Inn will be under the microscope once again when the Hennessy evaluation team arrives Wednesday to evaluate their aspects of food service. The evaluation will begin with an in brief today and continue through Friday. The Hennessy Evaluation team consists of two services officers from Air Mobility Command and one enlisted staff

22 Nov 2005

Veterans Day

Pride, patriotism, and genuine gratitude toward America’s service members were the sentiments that flooded the hallways of Highland Middle School during their annual Veteran’s Day celebration last Thursday Nov 10. 23 active duty men and women from all branches of service stationed at Scott spent the day at Highland interacting with and teaching

22 Nov 2005

Wingman Day

With the fast-paced long working hours base personnel have had in the past months, it seems just about the perfect time to sit down – or run – with co-workers and talk about the situations that are easily forgotten under the ops tempo stress. Team Scott will dedicate a day to being a Wingman Monday. The morning will consist of group, squadron, or

22 Nov 2005

Excellent

The 375th Airlift Wing has been called the Showcase Wing for quite some time. But Nov. 10 marked the day where personnel proved this name to be true. Members of the 375 AW gathered in the base theater 11 a.m. Nov. 10 for an Operational Readiness Inspection outbrief to learn the outcome of the Inspection General’s observations. With squadron

22 Nov 2005

Integrity as a Command Responsibility

Integrity first is a philosophy and a responsibility emanating from leadership throughout the command structure in all that we do and say. Integrity first implies as well a work process that is data reliant, allowing for facts to enter and drive discussion and argument. It does not remove responsibility for command judgment and does not tolerate

22 Nov 2005

Eagle Eyes

Have you ever noticed street signs in the neighborhood that say “WARNING! Neighborhood Watch – We Look Out For Each Other”? If you have, it’s a very comforting feeling knowing your neighbors are looking out for suspicious people and activities. It’s also a comforting thought to know that all it takes is a phone call to report these events that seem

22 Nov 2005

CFC Update

Nearly a month into this year’s Combined Federal Campaign drive, the 375 AW has almost reached its goals. The CFC is an annual event designed as a way for federal employees to give directly to numerous charitable organizations nationwide. The solicitation period of the campaign began Oct. 7 and officially ends Nov. 13. The statistics from last week