May 23, 2015 Son ensures Vietnam Veteran is laid to rest Everyone who joins the military understands and accepts that they are fighting for the freedom of the citizens of the United States and that there's a possibility that they might not make it out alive.According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there were 58,220 U.S. military casualties of the
May 21, 2015 Book school physicals with 375th Medical Group The 2015-2016 school year is fast approaching and the 375th Medical Group has school and sports physical appointments available.Illinois law requires a school physical for children entering preschool, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades. Additionally, Illinois requires up-to-date immunizations, eye
May 21, 2015 Scott units mark National Defense Transportation Week Scott Air Force Base celebrated National Defense Transportation Week May 10-16. Team Scott was invited to look at static displays and demonstrations of the vehicles vital to missions conducted by the base. There was also a 5K walk/run honoring fallen transportation personnel.The National Defense
May 19, 2015 Female Airmen build relationships during retreat Would you be able to stand up on a chair, close your eyes, fall backward, and trust someone behind you would catch you?That is one of the activities sixteen Air Force females of all ranks participated in during this year's Women's Warrior Retreat, May 15-16, 2015. The retreat motto was: "I am Iron,
May 19, 2015 Emergency managers train reservist from Georgia Five Air Force Reservists from the 94th Civil Engineer Squadron, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, came here to complete upgrade training.Reservists follow the same upgrade training time line as active duty, and since Operation Readiness Inspections are no longer require, emergency managers can go
May 12, 2015 Staff Sgt. Reunites With Rescued Dog Post Deployment It's a time of celebration when a service member comes home from deployment and for one staff sergeant it also included a surprise reunion with a dog she rescued in Kuwait.Staff Sgt. Arin Vickers had already adopted her terrier mix puppy, Bandit, had raised the money fly him back to the states with
May 6, 2015 New Operations Support Squadron commander Lt. Col. Matthew Getty, 375th Operations Support Squadron Commander, assumed command March 27. Getty's leadership philosophy is one of consensus and credibility."I believe credible Airmen, leading by consensus rather than mandate, are essential to a cohesive, motivated, and successful organization,"
May 6, 2015 Scott will host events for National Police Week On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 recognizing every May 15 as National Police Officer's Memorial Day. Additionally, every week containing May 15 is designated National Police Week, reserved for recognizing the dedication, fortitude, accomplishments, and
May 6, 2015 Event provided resources to boost family health Members of Team Scott partnered with Operation Homefront to provide healthy food and nutrition information to military families April 27 at the National Guard building next to Scott Air Force Base.Darcy Clardy, Growing Healthy Military Families Organizer, wrote a grant that provided the funding for
May 6, 2015 Oral surgery clinic offers abundant services The Air Force has been known to care for the health and well-being of its Airmen and their loved ones. The 375th Dental Squadron Oral Surgery Clinic is part of the team that opens their services to not only active duty members, but also retirees and their family members.The oral surgery team is