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
Feb. 24, 2016 Scott AFB pays tribute to veteran who co-founded its Retiree Activities Program Retired Lt. Col. LeRoy (Roy) Gruber, an active senior staff member of the Scott Air Force Base Retiree Activities Office, passed away Jan. 28 at Meridian Village, in Glen Carbon Illinois, at the age of 95.Born on Aug. 10, 1920, in Washburn, Wis., Gruber became a pioneer Airman and a founding member
Feb. 24, 2016 Gateway Wing welcomes new commander Feb. 7 The 932nd Airlift Wing welcomed their new commander, Col. Jonathan M. Philebaum, during a change of command ceremony here Feb. 7.Fourth Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy presided over the event, in which Col. Karl E. Goerke relinquished command to Philebaum."Whether it's on the staff or
Feb. 24, 2016 USSTRATCOM holds bomber, tanker stakeholder meeting Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command, hosted a Bomber-Tanker Stakeholder Meeting here Feb. 11 and 12 to assess the health and direction of the nation's strategic forces.Senior leadership and experts from more than 10 organizations, including Air Mobility Command, Air