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
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