May 6, 2015 Scott families walk for SAPR ‘Take Back the Night’ Team Scott walked together April 30 for Take Back the Night, a walk to symbolize unity against sexual assault and spread awareness about Scott's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program.The walk took place in the Patriot's Landing neighborhood, and more than 80 Scott community members
April 29, 2015 Month of the Military Child art show is family event Paint, paper airplanes, popsicle sticks, paper, and tape were just some of the art media that children at the Mazie V. Gilland Child Development Center used during an art show in celebration of the Month of the Military Child April 22.Parents were invited to the CDC to see their children's artwork
April 29, 2015 Squadron organizes Earth Week activities for students The 375th Civil Engineer Squadron was behind Earth Week efforts around Scott, with a focus on spreading more green around the base environment through kid-friendly activities and upholding the base's history of being environmentally friendly.Scott celebrated being a Tree City for 23 years on April
April 29, 2015 Dog park opens at Scott Team Scott opened a dog park for families and their furry companions April 24 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.The 375th Civil Engineer Squadron installed the dog park, spanning about an acre and a half, in Warrior Park. The construction was completed through the additional help of Scott Alliance, and
April 28, 2015 Southwestern Illinois wins Abilene Trophy again The Southwestern Illinois area was presented the coveted Abilene Trophy April 17 for the second time in the last three years in recognition of the extensive support demonstrated during 2014 for Scott Air Force Base's military members and their families.Also known as the Air Mobility Command
April 23, 2015 Australians and Americans work together to deliver the mission Scott Air Force Base Airmen recently worked hand-in-hand with the Royal Australian Air Force from the 36th Squadron, Brisbane, Australia, to deliver support equipment for Australian troops operating in the Middle East.Prior to the Australians arriving, the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron received
April 23, 2015 Netting keeps birds away from flightline, aircraft Out of all the bird strikes that occurred at Scott Air Force Base last year, 24 percent of them involved cliff and barn swallow birds.The United States Department of Agriculture partnered with the 375th Safety Office April 15 to cover the bridges on the flightline with netting to deter birds,
April 23, 2015 Scott Elementary celebrates Week of the Military Child The Scott Elementary School staff celebrated the Week of the Military Child April 13-17 with special presentations each day."The Week of the Military Child is an opportunity for us to recognize the sacrifices that our students make as being part of a military family," said Susanne Riechmann, Scott
April 23, 2015 Superhero stops ‘bad guys,’ teaches children about deployments School children filled the Scott Elementary School gym to talk to Captain Freedom, a military-based superhero, about deployments and why they are important April 17.The superhero explained why deployments are necessary and how the children can help while their parent or parents are away from
April 23, 2015 Tips for tornado season Tornado season in Illinois is from mid-March through June, but tornadoes have occurred in every month, with an average of 43 per year.Tornadoes are one of nature's most violent storms. They appear as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with winds that can