March 16, 2016 Scott Airman Gomez earns his stripes while deployed Even when deployed, members of the 375th Air Mobility Wing excel at executing and strengthening the mission. Senior Airman Xavier Gomez, a deployed member of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was recently recognized for his efforts by Brig. Gen. David Julazadeh, the 455th Air Expeditionary
March 16, 2016 Airmen mentor youth at Juvenile Detention Center Airmen from the 15th Operational Weather Squadron, participated in a mentoring program which allowed them to speak to youths at the Madison County Detention Center March 10 in Edwardsville.The object of this program is to bring caring adult presenters in to speak with the incarcerated youth to
March 16, 2016 Scott AFB breaks ground on new Visiting Quarters A groundbreaking ceremony took place March 11 for a new Visiting Quarters located between the dormitories and the Metro train station at Scott Air Force Base.The five-story building will have 284 rooms, lobby, guest laundry and administrative areas and encompass 171,535 square feet. It will replace
March 16, 2016 Belle-Scott Committee celebrates 66th annual Enlisted Dinner event The Belle-Scott Committee, one of the nation's oldest civic support groups to a military installation, celebrated its 66th annual Enlisted Dinner March 10 in honor of the Scott AFB's enlisted corps.As tradition, the evening began with a receiving line where civilian Belle-Scott Committee members and
March 16, 2016 ‘Appointment Plus’ connects Airmen and families with helping agencies Scott Air Force Base servicemembers, their families, and civilians now have a new Web-based tool called "Appointment Plus" to help connect them with classes and workshops offered by various helping agencies.Appointment Plus is a commercially-accessible Web site that allows users to sign up for
March 10, 2016 Showcase Wing puts 'ICE' on display for 18th AF Members of the 375th Air Mobility Wing welcomed the 18th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Cox and his wife, Tammy, along with the 18th Air Force Command Chief, Chief Master Sergeant Todd Petzel and his wife, Brandy, to the "Showcase" Wing on March 4.During the 18th AF leadership team's first
March 10, 2016 375 MDG to participate in National Patient Safety Awareness Week In an effort to raise awareness and encourage the engagement of patients, families, health care providers, and the public, the 375th Medical Group will participate in the "United for Patient Safety" campaign being led by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF).National Patient Safety Awareness
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