March 10, 2016 Scott encouraging employees to use Mass Transportation Benefit Program Scott Air Force Base military and civilian employees looking for ways to save money are eligible to take advantage of the Department of Defense's Mass Transportation Benefit Program, which helps to offset transportation costs to and from work.The program is open to active duty servicemembers;
March 10, 2016 Health Promotion Flight, Youth Center to host event on being tobacco-free The Health Promotion office is teaming up with the Youth Center for Kick Butts Day March 16 to empower youth to stand out, speak up, and seize control against Big Tobacco.The Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism for tobacco-free kids, spearheaded by UCanQuit2.org. More than 1,000 different
March 10, 2016 Cardinal Creek GC making upgrades In celebration of 64 years in business, the Cardinal Creek Golf Course has recently completed a program and course renovation.The golf course has lowered prices on golf and memberships, implemented a foot-golf course, begun new leagues, hosted golf outing management, started event catering, and
March 3, 2016 ‘Storytellers’ event March 15 Every Airman has a story, but not all stories are told.However, Airmen will have a chance to share their stories of resiliency at the "Storytellers" event scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 15 at the Scott Event Center.Originating at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Storytellers began with seven Airmen
March 3, 2016 Scott AFB making FTAC changes Scott AFB's First Term Airmen's Course is designed to help Airmen help Airmen transition from a training environment to their first duty stations.FTAC is a one week program, held bi-monthly, that consists of briefings from representatives around the base to provide Airmen with training, general U.S.
March 3, 2016 Weather Airman saves family from house fire According to the National Fire Protection Association, 1,298,000 fires were reported in the United States in 2014.These fires caused 3,275 civilian deaths, 15,775 civilian injuries and $11.6 billion in property damage.A small rural home outside of Scott Air Force Base will be added to the tallies
March 1, 2016 AAFES Fuel pumps closed due to contamination Team ScottPlease be advised that the fuel pumps at the Scott AFB Express (Building 1640) are currently closed after water was detected in two of the fuel storage tanks. It is believed that the contaminated fuel entered the tanks during a routine contracted fuel delivery Monday, Feb. 29, at 1 p.m.
Feb. 24, 2016 618 AOC assists with identifying WWII heroes The 618th Air Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center) plans, tasks, and executes airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation missions all over the world.Sometimes, they also bring home war heroes such as the repatriation mission performed recently to return the remains of WWII
Feb. 24, 2016 Health Promotions Staff encourages Team Scott to quit using tobacco The Great American Spit Out is a campaign to have military members and their families not use smokeless tobacco for one day, and Team Scott was encouraged to forgo using these types of products Feb. 18.While the campaign is focused on a particular day, Team Scott is encouraged to quit using tobacco
Feb. 24, 2016 Scott Air Force Base prepares for active shooter exercise March 3 The 375th Air Mobility Wing Inspector General's office will conduct an active shooter exercise March 3 in and around Air Mobility Command headquarters, Bldg. 1600.Roads near the immediate area may be blocked off to allow emergency responders and vehicles to respond, and for pedestrian safety.In