Singles trip—Airmen hike into Ozark Mountains

Group of Scott Airmen and Garry Green, the Outdoor Adventure Program Director pose at the top of the mountain before heading back down the trail. These Airmen were taught how to properly pack their back packs, prepare meals and build fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Megan Friedl)

Singles trip—Airmen hike into Ozark Mountains

Staff Sgt. Derrick McDowell, 375th Communication Support, senior application developer is leading the way up the trail as Senior Airman Timothy Sentz, 375th Communications Squadron, client system technician follows. The hike was part of Single Airmen's Initiative that Outdoor Recreation put on to help foster a community for single airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Megan Friedl)

Spring fishing at Scott Lake

Maj. Chris Duffett teaches 7-year-old Kaeden Radcliffe (left) and his son, Jack, also 7, some fishing skills at Scott Lake Saturday, April 13, 2013. Duffett, who works at U.S. Transportation Command, took the boys on their first outing of the spring to see if they could catch some Bluegill or Bass. (Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)

Master gardeners share tips for success

Master Gardeners Jonathan Svoboda and Patty Taylor share their tips for successful gardening--both traditional and square-foot style during a clinic April 13, 2013 near the garden plots at Scott AFB, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)

Airman amasses huge comic book collection

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Evans, 375th Communication Squadron, sorts through his comic book collection Monday in his dorm room at Scott Air Force Base. Evans has an extensive collection of more than 1,000 comic books. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jake Eckhardt)

Polar Plunge

For 10 years, Lake St. Louis has hosted the Polar Plunge and while many said last year’s event was even colder, this year’s temps in the mid 30s still gave participants a shock, which is why local police and rescue squads were on hand to assist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)

Polar Plunge

Held at Lake St. Louis near Wentzville, Mo., the Anchorman crew line up for their turn into the water, and were just a few of the more than 300 people who took the chilly plunge as a way to raise $83,000 for Special Olympics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)

Polar Plunge

The team dressed up as characters from the movie, “Anchorman,” and dedicated their Polar Plunge to Alicia Norton, the sister of team captain Staff Sgt. Richard Norton who could not attend due to a family emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Petitt)

ODR Archery Tournament

Judges score the first round of an archery tournament at Scott Air Force base Nov. 5. The Scott Outdoor Recreation hosted the event which was opened to all ages and skill levels. The top finisher was Jared Lyles, 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

ODR Archery Tournament

Capt. Rebecca Bissette, Air Mobility Command,takes aim at her target during an archery tournament at Scott Air Force base Nov. 5. The Scott Outdoor Recreation hosted the event which was opened to all ages and skill levels. The top finisher was Jared Lyles, 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

ODR Archery Tournament

Jared, 13, fires an arrow at his target during an archery tournament at Scott Air Force base Nov. 5. The Scott Outdoor Recreation hosted the event which was opened to all ages and skill levels. Jared was the top finisher for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

ODR Archery Tournament

A competitor awaits the results of her first round during an archery tournament at Scott Air Force base Nov. 5. The Scott Outdoor Recreation hosted the event which was opened to all ages and skill levels. The top finisher was Jared Lyles, 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)