Sept. 23, 2015 Annual 5K run/walk honors fallen Airman The 6th annual, memorial 5K run/walk for Senior Airman Bradley R. Smith was held Sept. 12, at Troy Tri-Township Park. This year had a total of 688 participants.This 3.1-mile run was a time to remember and commemorate the life of the Senior Airman.Smith was on a dismounted area reconnaissance patrol,
Sept. 23, 2015 Scott to host Retiree Appreciation Day Team Scott will come together to host the 30th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day, scheduled for Sept. 26 at the Scott Club. This year's theme will honor America's Vietnam War veterans as part of the DOD's 50th anniversary commemoration, which lasts through 2016.This event honors all retired members of
Sept. 16, 2015 Korean War veterans receive Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal On Sept. 4, 18 Korean War veterans assigned to the 6147th Tactical Control Group, known as Mosquitos, were surprised to receive the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal during a reunion banquet in St. Louis.Presented by Lt. Col. Stephen Esposito, 375th Communications Support Squadron commander, the
Sept. 16, 2015 Veteran continues to serve through extensive volunteerism Editor's Note: This is the second in a series on Scott's Vietnam Veterans, and is part of the DoD's 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War.In 1954, conflicts in Vietnam were heating up, and meanwhile a young psychology major at Buffalo University named Claude Barrow pursued an Air Force
Sept. 11, 2015 Scott nurses save boy's life A 9-year-old boy would not be alive today thanks to the quick action and skills of two Scott AFB nurses.Capts. Michelle Trujillo and Linda Clarkson, both with the 375th Medical Group, spent the Labor Day weekend camping at Lost Valley Lake Resort in Owensville, Mo., when they noticed a child being
Sept. 10, 2015 Scott Airmen volunteer at Midwest Salute to the Arts In another show of volunteerism, Team Scott members helped ensure the Midwest Salute to the Arts was a success.Midwest Salute to the Arts is a juried art show featuring 100 award-winning artists from all over the country. The art fair took place at Everett Moody Park in Fairview Heights Aug.
Sept. 9, 2015 Off duty: Sergeants reach first roller derby Master Sgt. Christina Henderlong and Tech. Sgt. Danielle Long played in their first roller derby game after months of training. They laced up their skates to head out onto the chalk-lined rink. They were there to show everyone--the crowd, the opposing team and their fellow derby girls--that they
Sept. 9, 2015 Scott Airman completes humanitarian mission in Honduras The Air Force is known for developing skills with each Airman they train, one of which is to support and build relations with local communities.Tech. Sgt. Mark Lopez, 375th Medical Support Squadron biomedical equipment supervisor, did his part by spending two months in Honduras supporting locals at
Sept. 2, 2015 Cyberspace Support Squadron earns tech award The Air Force Space Command Cyberspace Support Squadron was recently recognized for the Air Force e-Learning program with the SkillSoft Innovation Award for best information technology and technical skills development.The Air Force e-Learning program delivers online training resources and reference
Aug. 27, 2015 Building fun: Scott officer amasses Lego collection By day you'll find Lt. Col. Danielle Budzko commanding the 15th Operational Weather Squadron, but after work she turns in her analysis and charts to build another Lego neighborhood or construction set.Since age 4 she's been amassing a sizeable collection--2,000 sets in all--that includes vintage and