Jan. 28, 2016 Air Force personnel undergoing violence prevention training To combat negative behaviors and create an environment that prevents violent acts from occurring, several personnel at Scott AFB received Green Dot violence training in January, which will continue throughout the year.Green Dot is a new program aimed at preventing power-based violence among Air
Jan. 21, 2016 Scott AFB honors, remembers MLK Jr. Scott Air Force Base recognized the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 14 with a luncheon held at the Scott Event Center. This year's theme of the celebration was, "Remember, celebrate and act; it is a day on ... not a day off."The guest speaker for the event, Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox,
Jan. 21, 2016 Enhancement program helps young Airmen 375th Air Mobility Wing Public AffairsThe Enlisted Professional Enhancement Center held an Airman Enhancement Program Jan. 13-15 to help young servicemembers gain a deeper knowledge about the Air Force."The AEP is a stepping stone for Airmen Basic through Senior Airmen who have not been through any
Jan. 21, 2016 Panel of officers answer questions about commissioning A commissioning panel was held Jan. 13 for nearly 40 Airmen E-6 and below at the base education center to hear about various commissioning programs from a group of prior-enlisted officers.The panel of officers, who came from wide ranging career fields, shared their experiences as enlisted Airmen and
Jan. 21, 2016 Teen’s Eagle Scout project will benefit troops As a military child, Johnathan Greiner remembered how much care packages meant to his father while deployed, so when it came time to decide what he could do for his Eagle Scout project, it was an easy choice.He's already organized a care package drive and started collecting the materials, which so
Jan. 21, 2016 Meet the new 688th Cyber Operations Group commander Col. Roger Vrooman assumed command of the 688th Cyber Operations Group Dec. 1, 2015, the same day the unit was activated.Vrooman said he's excited for the possibilities that lie ahead and looks forward to setting goals that have impact and leave the base improved. Before taking on this
Jan. 15, 2016 STEP Promotion Senior Airman Christopher Balderas became Staff Sgt. Christopher Balderas during the 4th Quarter Awards Ceremony at the Scott Event Center Jan. 8, 2016. He was selected through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers and said he wears his rank proudly today, mentioning in his promotion ceremony
Jan. 13, 2016 Scott AFB supported troops during Desert Storm January 17 marks the 25th Anniversary of the start of the Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm, and members of Team Scott recall this historic event.During the last months of 1990, the United States began a buildup of troops in the Middle East as a show of strength against Iraqi aggression
Jan. 8, 2016 New Year's Resolution: Financial Management As the New Year begins, one area many people resolve to do better with is improving their financial situation.To help facilitate this goal, the Airman and Family Readiness Center has a comprehensive financial education program that helps military members and their families identify and resolve
Jan. 8, 2016 Eat right to be fit to fight Making a New Year's resolution to lose weight? Whether it's getting rid of a stubborn few pounds or just fixing eating habits, understanding that what you eat is the biggest factor in reaching overall fitness goals."You can work out, and that's great, but you have to focus on what you're putting