July 29, 2015 Visitor passes can no longer be requested via phone After July 31 the 375th Security Forces Squadron Visitor Control Center will no longer be able to offer the convenience of telephone sponsorship based on new Air Force requirements."Times have changed and the Air Force saw fit to restrict this telephonic sponsorship," said Tech. Sgt. Daniel Baker,
July 29, 2015 Kremers leave legacy of family, wing pride After two years of leading the 375th Air Mobility Wing, Col. Kyle Kremer and his wife, Deb, are set to relinquish command on Aug. 3 for their new assignment within the U.S. Transportation Command, and said that leaving is bittersweet."We come into this knowing that it will be such a short time, and
July 22, 2015 July is Cord Blood Awareness Month July is Cord Blood Awareness Month. Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after delivery of a baby.According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, blood from human umbilical cords contains a small number of the adult stem cells that mature into healthy
July 22, 2015 Meet the new 375th Security Forces Squadron commander Lt. Col. Andrew Resch assumed command of the 375th Security Forces Squadron on July 7. Originally from St. Cloud, Minnesota, he came to Scott from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, where he was the 823rd Base Defense Squadron Commander.As a commander, he looks forward to changing Airmen's lives for the
July 22, 2015 Dunks assumes command of Air Force Network Integration Center Col. John J. Dunks assumed command of the Air Force Network Integration Center from Col. Amy V. Arwood, July 1 in a ceremony officiated by Gen. John E. Hyten, Commander of Air Force Space Command.Dunks joins AFNIC from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, where he served as the Mission Support Group
July 22, 2015 July is National Park and Recreation Month July is National Park and Recreation Month and Scott's Outdoor Recreation is hosting a fun experience each week to show support. Experiences range from hot air balloon trips and zip-lining, to parasailing in Granite City."Outdoor Recreation is a very popular place at Scott, and we like to say that
July 21, 2015 Scott area earns Abilene Trophy The Abilene Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee presented the annual Air Mobility Command Community Support Award, the Abilene Trophy, to the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois July 15 at MidAmerica Airport. The award recognizes the Leadership Council's and the greater St. Louis
July 15, 2015 Squadron hosts memorial service for deceased K-9 The 375th Security Forces Squadron paid their final respects to Breston, a 375th SFS military working dog, during a memorial service July 9 at Scott. A canine prayer along with a poem as recited, and the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard rendered military honors for Breston during the service.The
July 15, 2015 Airman excels as shift leader at sports center Airman Kelsey Palmer, 375th Force Support Squadron Fitness Technician, starts her work day at 4:50 a.m. at the James Sports Center. Nearly 19 years old, she has been stationed at Scott since August of last year and already works as a shift leader, ensuring morning shift tasks are accomplished.Palmer
July 15, 2015 Off season: Civil engineers upgrading salt storage, snow plow facilities Members of the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron renovate areas and complete construction projects to keep Scott Air Force Base up-to-date throughout the year.One project the team is working on is building a new salt-storage facility near building 3200.Randall McGeehon, 375th CES Structural Repair