Nov. 2, 2015 Cyber units reorganize, CYSS remains vital From the small microchip embedded in your common access card to the world of cyberspace, the Cyber Support Squadron, or CYSS, at Scott has a hand in it all. They provide Air Force Space Command with the cyber expertise required to manage cyberspace-lead programs and activities.Air Force Network
Nov. 2, 2015 Fire inspector changing career path with officer training Staff Sgt. Stephen McNulty, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, is on his way to the Air Force's Basic Officer Training"I decided early on, probably in high school, that I wanted to be an officer," said McNulty. "I wanted to serve my country. My grandfather served 20 years in the Federal
Oct. 29, 2015 Airmen leadership conference focuses on ‘deeds not words’ Nearly 200 Airmen attended the First Four Airmen Leadership Conference, or FALCON, at Scott's education center Oct. 20-21. This conference was designed by Airmen for Airmen and the theme for the event was "Facta non verba," meaning deeds not words."To me this means when we have a goal, we must
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