June 16, 2015 Son following in his father's footsteps Some reasons people join the military are to serve their country, make a difference, earn educational benefits, and because it's a family tradition.For Senior Airman Christopher Balderas that family tradition began with his father's nine-year service in the Army as a Military Policeman.His father,
June 16, 2015 Cadets get a feel for operational Air Force at Scott United States Air Force Academy and ROTC cadets got a taste of what it's going to be like in the operational Air Force June 2-17 at Scott.The Air Force Operations Program is for cadets to get exposure to a real-world Air Force base environment while letting them see how base components work together
June 8, 2015 Scott chaplain follows calling to serve Many military members feel called to serve in the military in one capacity or another. For Air Force Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee Chaplain (1st Lt.) Sarah Roelofs, the feeling of being called to follow was extraordinarily strong."God has been calling me to join the military as a
June 5, 2015 Traveling Vietnam War memorial stops in area From June 4 to 7, the American Veterans Traveling Vietnam Wall made a stop at the Eternal Flame Park in St. Louis.Family and friends of Vietnam War fallen veterans were able to view the wall to remember their loved ones.Tom Irwin, Master of Ceremonies, said, "We have to remember them because they
June 4, 2015 Serious repercussions for drinking and driving There may be inherent safety risks to every activity on or off duty, but there are preventable events, such as choosing to drive while under the influence, which can determine an individual's future.The bold line from having a fun night, to a life-altering disaster, can be determined in the Blood
June 4, 2015 Salute to Scott Picnic is June 13 The 21st Annual Salute to Scott Picnic and Business Expo is June 13 at O'Fallon Community Park, 308 E. Fifth Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is organized by the City of O'Fallon, Village of Shiloh and the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee to show appreciation
June 3, 2015 Requirements keep motorcycle riders visible Scott Air Force Base has a specific and important policy in place for those who wish to ride their motorcycles on base."This instruction helps maintain a safe operating environment on the roadways of Scott," said Officer Angelo Tunstall, 375th Security Forces Squadron Lead Civilian Police Officer.
June 3, 2015 Planning is key to preventing mishaps this summer The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, should be a happy time for military members who have two four-day weekends and warm weather to look forward to.Instead, it has become the time when the Air Force continues to lose its greatest resource, Airmen. This is why the Air Force has selected this
June 3, 2015 Mark your calendars - Salute to Scott picnic is June 13 The 21st Annual Salute to Scott Picnic and Business Expo is June 13 at O'Fallon Community Park, 308 E. Fifth Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is organized by the City of O'Fallon, Village of Shiloh and the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee to show appreciation
June 2, 2015 Retired fire chief inducted into military firefighter hall of fame After serving 44 years in the Air Force, and retired for the past 12 years, Duane Morgan has been nominated and selected to become part of the Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation Hall of Fame for 2015.Every year at the Department of Defense Fire Academy at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, up