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
Nov. 18, 2015 Some pediatric care transferring to Belleville Clinic In an effort to ensure the Air Force meets all physician residency requirements, a change in where some children will need to be seen is being implemented. Beginning Dec. 1, some Scott AFB Clinic Pediatric patients will now be seen at the Belleville Family Medicine Clinic in Belleville. To address
Nov. 13, 2015 Accessing Higher Education workshop is Nov. 17-18 Many new Airmen or servicemembers might not know where to look when starting their journey toward earning a degree. The first place any aspiring scholar should visit is their base Education Center, where the team hosts events and workshops to light the way for Scott members.A two-day Accessing
Nov. 12, 2015 November is Military Family Appreciation Month November is Military Family Appreciation Month, established in 1993 by the Armed Services YMCA, and the U.S. Government formally recognizes the occasion every year.In the 2015 presidential proclamation for Military Family Month, President Barack Obama said, "During Military Family Month, we pay
Nov. 12, 2015 Scott officer challenges herself as trapeze artist As Maj. Melody Jones looks up at the trapeze bar and the music starts playing, she takes a breath, pulls herself up, and begins to move through the air making a difficult task seem almost effortless.For Jones, 375th Operations Support Squadron wing Intelligence chief, performing aerial arts is a way
Nov. 12, 2015 Scott joins community in developing cyber specialists Under the direction of the Air Force's community partnering program, Scott's Cyber Airmen have joined forces with other cyber experts in the region to participate in the newly formed Midwest Cyber Center of Excellence.Base officials will work with the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois,
Nov. 5, 2015 Lenderman participates in Women’s Leadership Forum Scott's own Col. Laura Lenderman, 375th Air Mobility Wing and Installation Commander, participated in a Women's Leadership Forum Oct. 24 at Southwestern Illinois College, along with other notable women in business, health care, education, sports and public service.Organized by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost,
Nov. 5, 2015 Scott Veteran's Center helps smooth transition into civilian life Knowing what services are offered to veterans and their families can be daunting, but the Scott Air Force Base Veteran's Center is getting the word out on how they can help those in need.The Vet Center is a community-based service for veterans, active duty and family members that use the Scott