Jan. 8, 2016 Montgomery G.I. and Post 9/11 Bill explained If seeking education is part of your New Year's resolution, be sure to understand the difference between the Montgomery and Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits.Both bills provide a way for veterans to pay for up to 36 months of schooling, which could include a degree, apprenticeship, internship, license or
Jan. 8, 2016 Health Promotion may boost New Year’s fitness resolutions The 375th Medical Group Health Promotion may have recently moved locations, but they are ready to kick off the New Year and educate people on how to get back to healthier fitness practices.Now located on the first floor of the Scott AFB Clinic, Health Promotion is planning several classes starting
Jan. 7, 2016 Tops in Blue performing high energy show Jan. 15 Tops in Blue is back in town to perform their free family event Jan. 15 at Mascoutah's High School Auditorium starting at 7 p.m. "It's great to be able to see them once again," said Tom Rector, Community Support flight chief. "The Airmen have worked hard all year long to bring us a great show, so I
Jan. 7, 2016 Kick the tobacco habit The bad news: tobacco smoke contains a deadly mix of more than 7,000 chemicals; hundreds are harmful and about 70 can cause cancer. Smoking increases the risk for serious health problems, diseases, and death. The good news: People who stop smoking greatly reduce their risk for disease and early
Dec. 18, 2015 Scott’s Det. 1 performs Combat Flight Inspection mission Nestled in the outskirts of Oklahoma City is a small group of Scott Airmen who perform an important and unique mission that ensures the safety of the aircraft and their crews who fly in and around combat zones.Located as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's Mike Monroney Aeronautical
Dec. 18, 2015 Suggestions and equipment help with dorm renovations The 375th Air Mobility Wing leadership and dorm management teams worked together recently to renovate and improve the quality of life for dorm residents."The quality of life for Airmen is a high priority because it's one of leadership's high priorities," said Master Sgt. Bo Toft, 375th Civil
Dec. 18, 2015 Locally developed MyMC2 app upgraded The Air Force's calendar phone app just got a new update, allowing owners to plug in "quick call" links, making it even more user-friendly.It's been roughly three years since the creation of "My Military Communities," or MyMC2 for short. It's the mobile application that gives people a calender view
Dec. 10, 2015 Scott Airman accepted into OTS, pilot training Airman 1st Class Cameron Emerson, a 375th Civil Engineer Squadron execution support member, was recently selected to attend Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.Officer Training School is a rigorous, nine-week program designed to challenge participants both mentally and
Dec. 10, 2015 Moms, physicians unite for ‘Centering Pregnancy’ group Eight new moms and their physicians met at the Belleville Family Medicine Clinic Dec. 1 to celebrate the arrival of their babies and to continue their dialogue as part of a "Centering Pregnancy" support group.Centering Pregnancy is a program that is trending nationally as a way to support families,
Dec. 9, 2015 Scott showcases energy efficiencies for top official The Honorable Miranda Ballentine, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy visited Scott Air Force Base Dec. 2-4 to learn about the base's efforts to promote energy conservation and reduce energy consumption.In addition to discussions with senior leadership