Oct. 26, 2015 Sexual assault prevention training focuses on individuals, society The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office recently hosted its last mass briefing for this year's annual training at Scott.This year's training began about six months ago and was mandatory for all active duty, Guard and Reserve members. Training was also mandatory for all civilian employees
Oct. 21, 2015 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, but millions of women are surviving the disease thanks in part to early detection and improvements in treatment. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to have a plan to detect the disease in its
Oct. 15, 2015 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;
Oct. 14, 2015 Scott AFB members can donate to CFC The Combined Federal Campaign began Oct. 5 at Scott Air Force Base and this year's theme is "We Make It Possible!"This year the base's pledge goal is $650,000 and as of Oct. 9 $52,899 has already been pledged.According to the CFC, last year more than 7,000 federal, military and postal employees in
Oct. 14, 2015 Arts and Crafts Show is Oct. 19 on base If someone is curious to see the creative tendencies of the Scott community, a good opportunity is the Arts and Crafts Show Oct. 19.The show, put on by the Arts and Crafts Center and hosted at the Library at 6 p.m., is gearing to display around 300 works in nine different categories.This year's
Oct. 14, 2015 Wingman Day, Harvest Festival Oct. 23 includes food, music, fun Wingman Day on Oct. 23 will be a celebration like none before, with a chili cook-off and harvest festival. The festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Parade Field, and it is open to the entire Scott community.On the same day, the 375th Air Mobility Wing will hold its Wingman Day with various
Oct. 14, 2015 Safety stats available from summer campaign, fiscal year Labor Day marked the end of the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign.Air Mobility Command's theme for this year was "Make the Right Choices.""The reason that we focus so much on summer safety is because there is so much more you can do compared to the fall, winter or spring," said Thomas Kelly
Oct. 14, 2015 Lt. Gen. Cox to assume command of 18th Air Force Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox will formally assume command of 18th Air Force at 10 a.m., Oct. 19, during a ceremony at the Scott Club.Cox will succeed Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Sharpy, who has commanded the Air Force's largest Numbered Air Force since September.As Air Mobility Command's sole warfighting numbered
Oct. 14, 2015 Fire department educates children during Fire Prevention Week The 375th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department played its role in Fire Prevention Week and hosted various events to raise fire safety awareness for children and their families.The events included tours of the fire station and fire trucks, a fire awareness puppet show, book readings and fire
Oct. 13, 2015 Scott AFB Airman killed in Afghanistan The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Airmen who were supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel who died Oct. 11 in the crash of a British Puma Mk2 helicopter in Kabul, Afghanistan.Killed were Master Sgt. Gregory T. Kuhse, 38, of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Maj. Phyllis J. Pelky, 45,