Dec. 9, 2015 Lean In Circle empowers women through leadership development Following the Department of Defense's lead to empower women through leadership development, Scott Air Force Base now has a Lean In Circle, a group to train, mentor and network for success.In September 2015, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced his unconditional support of Lean In Circles for
Dec. 4, 2015 Scott AFB continues to improve fitness areas The 375th Air Mobility Wing continues to make improvements in the base's fitness areas, not only to give more workout options for people, but also to improve the overall atmosphere.This comes as a direct result of feedback solicited by both the current and former wing commanders who asked what
Dec. 3, 2015 Scott assists WWII era aircraft for flight Scott AFB personnel recently assisted in getting a World War II era aircraft ready to fly the skies again after arriving here from Hawaii via a C-5 Galaxy.The 1945 TBM Avenger, Torpedo Bomber, which has seen action during the war to include dropping bombs over Okinawa, came to the base Nov. 22 for
Dec. 3, 2015 Scott, Pope Field team up for C-17 aeromedical training Aeromedical evacuation experts from Scott AFB recently teamed up with AE crews from Pope Field, North Carolina, for a collaborative Air Mobility Command training initiative Nov. 16-20.For the weeklong exercise, both teams were flown to Pope Field in a C-17 Globemaster III by the 6th Airlift
Nov. 25, 2015 First Sergeants collaborate for season of giving The Scott AFB First Sergeants' Council is already reflecting the giving spirit of the season by collaborating with the community for a toy delivery and by kicking off their annual Operation Warm Heart drive, which begins on Black Friday at the Exchange.Master Sgt. Daniel Libby, Scott First
Nov. 25, 2015 Racquetball clinic for veterans hosted at Scott The Military Racquetball Federation hosted a racquetball clinic for wounded and disabled service members Nov. 13 at the James Sports Center.MRF is a nonprofit organization that promotes racquetball programs and events for service members here and abroad including support of events for troops in war
Nov. 25, 2015 Practice awareness and safety during winter weather As the holidays approach and the temperature begins to drop, it is time to prepare homes, cars, and families for times of inclement weather involving extreme cold, snow, and ice.When the 375th Air Mobility Wing responds to a winter weather event, the base focuses first on a couple key areas: the
Nov. 25, 2015 Here’s how to avoid home cooking fires on Thanksgiving In 2013, Thanksgiving was the date with the most home cooking fires at 1,150 incidents, 230 percent above the average number of fires per day. The Scott AFB Fire Department has the following kitchen safety guidelines to prevent these fires:Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or
Nov. 24, 2015 Endodontics and Oral Surgery Departments seek patients The 375th Dental Squadron's Department of Endodontics at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois is seeking patients needing root canal therapy for treatment in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program.Applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria:1. Be a military retiree2.
Nov. 19, 2015 Airman selected for new commissioning program Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Hicks, 38th Cyberspace Readiness Squadron (CYRS) cyber warfare operator, was selected to become an officer through the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning program."We knew he wanted to become an officer, so we were exploring our options," said Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin