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  • Wing Commander Q&A: Honor Guard, Road Improvements and Exercises

    Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming!PERSONNEL ISSUESIs there a way we can look at the honor guard program manning commitment?Thank you for your

  • Commander’s Commentary: Stop. Think. Connect.

    We live in a time of instantaneous access to information of all kinds. Access has become so ubiquitous that some people consider any time away from access as refreshing, and many times, even schedule time to unplug. This lifestyle coupled with the unrivaled demand for immediate access can leave us vulnerable and exposed in cyberspace. There are a

  • Wing Commander Q&A: Medical Appointments, P-10 Renovations and the Wing Engine Room

    Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming! PERSONNEL ISSUES Do you know if contracting is getting a re-enlistment bonus?Currently, the contracting

  • Wing Commander Q&A: Course 14/15, Blended Retirement System and Turkey

    Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming! PERSONNEL ISSUES Are there any improvements coming for Course 14/15 since the fail rate is so high? Are

  • The value of mentorship

    Have you ever had a career question and wanted unbiased guidance on the best way to achieve your goals? Have you ever had to deal with a situation and wished someone was there to help you work through the problem? If you’ve found yourself in these situations, you can go to your supervisory chain, but I also suggest actively seeking out a

  • What is wrong with my fundraiser?

    There are many benefits provided by private organizations, or POs. They’re a great way to meet people with common interests, improve camaraderie, and provide a support network for service members. They can also foster volunteerism, increase base or civic involvement, and support a wide array of charitable interests. But if POs are so great, why all

  • Commander's Call: Wing Commander Q&A

    Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming!MISSIONPope’s Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron is moving to Travis AFB, Calif. Why not move the 375th AES to

  • Emergency Preparedness for Kids: Never Too Early

    What happens if there is an emergency and your children are not around? Will they be ready? The Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages families to have their children prepared for an emergency as early in their childhood as possible, making them smarter and more resilient, as well as enhancing their opportunities to survive and help their

  • After The Disaster: A Children’s Mental Health Checklist

    Disasters can be particularly traumatic to children. Sometimes, it can be difficult to determine the extent of the psychological trauma, and whether or not professional mental health services are indicated. This checklist is one way to assess a child’s mental health status.Add up the pluses and minuses to obtain a final score. If the child scores

  • Commander’s Call: Wing Commander Q&A

    Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming! PERSONNEL ISSUESWhy are medical officers not groomed the same way to be leaders as line officers? Thank you
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