22 Jan 2014

Don't let winter freeze your running routine

With proper planning and the right clothing this can be the best time of year to log serious training mileage. Several spring marathons are held in April each year for good reason. Runners agree that cold weather motivates them to run harder and longer. Cold weather exercise will not make you sick. The myth that you "catch" a cold by running in the

22 Jan 2014

Enabling Rapid Global Mobility ... that's what we do!

There are many countries that have similar military capabilities and equipment as we have ... airlift, sealift, air refueling, strike, strategic bombing, ground combat, and so on. However, what sets the United States apart from any other country in the world is our ability to project those capabilities around the globe ... anywhere, anytime, in

8 Jan 2014

Support for the caregiver

At some point in our lives many of us have considered having children. When the time is right, we prepare for this in many different ways, possibly by talking to our doctor, talking to other parents, reading books or joining websites that provide information on child rearing. We may even take a class on how to adjust to becoming a new parent. Some

8 Jan 2014

Thank you for a job well done!

Happy New Year! I sincerely hope you had some quality time with family and friends during the past few weeks as we celebrated the holidays. Enabling rapid global mobility is a 24/7/365 responsibility and the work never stops, but I am continually amazed and impressed by how well the men and women at Scott Air Force Base make it happen . . . no

23 Dec 2013

Lt. Gen. McDew's letter to Airmen

Gen.As I reflect on 2013 and prepare for an even more exciting 2014, I realize that our Air Force, Air Mobility Command, and I have asked much from you and your families this year. However, despite the challenges of a changing world and often great uncertainty, you have been a model for operational excellence ... and enabled our Nation to solve

23 Dec 2013

AMC commander, chief send well holiday wishes

As we continue through this holiday season and approach the new year, Ricki and I, along with Chief Kaiser and Debbie, want to share how extremely proud we are of you - our mobility Airmen and the mission you accomplish every day. Thank you for all you do in support of our great nation.Whether you're at home station or deployed to a forward

17 Dec 2013

Seasons Greetings from the Kremers

Deb, Mikayla, Abbey and I want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support and friendship since our arrival this summer. You've made our transition easy, and we've enjoyed getting to meet so many of you. The holiday season is in full swing, and if your family is anything like ours, you've been busy! There are concerts and parties to

27 Nov 2013

Adapting to create quality services, recreation on base

During these times of fiscal constraint due to Sequestration, Scott Air Force Base's Non-Appropriated Funds have to be invested wisely, just like the Appropriated Funds from Congress. As the 375th Force Support Squadron commander, I am charged with being a good steward of the base's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund. The MWRF consists of NAF

13 Nov 2013

Tobacco products contain chemicals

Do you know what you are smoking? You probably feel like you have a good idea but the reality is there are about 599 additives and 4,000 different chemicals in tobacco smoke. Of those 4,000 chemicals, at least 69 of them are known to cause cancer. While these additives are approved for food, they are not tested to see what happens when they are

13 Nov 2013

Secondhand smoke is toxic

As the Great American Smoke Out quickly approaches, it is important that we take a look at our surroundings. Smoking affects everyone whether you choose to use tobacco products or not. It may not directly affect us but might impact a friend, loved one, or even a beloved pet. Usually this impact may not be from their life choices but from the