June 30, 2015 Friends, colleagues play role in suicide awareness, prevention Airmen are not only responsible for taking care of the mission, but also for taking care of themselves and their wingmen.Part of that care is ensuring that they are all physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually fit and well to continue the mission."The wingman is the first line of defense
June 24, 2015 Read to the Rhythm this summer at the Scott Library The Scott AFB Library kicked off its "Read to the Rhythm" Summer Reading Program June 15. Over the next two months, the library will host a variety of events for all ages that encourage children, teens and adults to read recreationally."With this program, we hope to keep people excited about
June 24, 2015 Scott Airmen sharpen skills during 'hack-a-thon' Air Force cyber Airmen are constantly being challenged to develop their skills, and two of them recently placed second in a local cyber-security competition.First Lt. Bradford Law, 38th Cyberspace Readiness Squadron, and 1st Lt. Paul Jordan, Air Force Space Command Cyberspace Support Squadron, both
June 24, 2015 Meet the new 375th AMDS commander Lt. Col. Thomas Massa, the new 375th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Commander, assumed command June 15. The New York native started his Air Force career out as an enlisted member. Massa is enthusiastic about joining the Team Scott family and looks forward to leading Airmen that exhibit dedicated
June 24, 2015 MMA fighters tour Scott and workout with Airmen Mixed Martial Arts professional fighters came to tour and workout with Airmen June 17, 2015 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.The MMA fighters, Tito Ortiz, Royce Gracie, "King Mo" Lawal, and Will Brooks, started their day off at Scott with a meet and greet. Airmen and family members received
June 22, 2015 FAQs about gate construction, traffic issues I want to thank you for your patience as we work diligently to complete necessary security upgrades to our installation gates. The recent security event at Little Rock AFB main gate highlights the need for us to maintain vigilance and proper security measures to protect our Total Force family here
June 18, 2015 Servicemembers tested at Scott through Drug Demand Reduction Program Regulations for the Drug Demand Reduction Program state that the performance of every active military member and federal employee must, at all times, support the Air Force mission with the highest level of integrity, productivity, reliability and judgment.The Air Force Drug Demand Reduction Program
June 17, 2015 Playground equipment created for children of all abilities Construction was recently completed on Warrior Park, with additions to make the area more accessible for children of all ages, as well as those with disabilities.The changes were concluded with a ribbon cutting June 10 by Col. Kyle Kremer, 375th Air Mobility Wing Commander, to open the park's new
June 17, 2015 Meet the new 54th Airlift Squadron commander Lt. Col. Ian B. Laughrey, 54th Airlift Squadron Commander, assumed command June 12. Laughrey's leadership philosophy is centered on four cornerstones: inspiration, authenticity, empowering others, and leading humbly."I will empower our Airmen to seek innovative ways to execute our important VIPSAM
June 17, 2015 Sergeant earns award for dedicated Red Cross volunteerism Senior Master Sgt. Michael Henderlong was recognized as the winner of the American Red Cross Exceptional Volunteer Service Award, which he received June 4 in St. Louis. Henderlong has been involved with the Red Cross since 1999, and his efforts to contribute have earned him the peer nominated