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
June 2, 2015 Looking over communities: Airman rallies friends and family to volunteer Senior Airman Joshua Rose's view spans 18 miles where he works in the Air Traffic Control Tower at Scott Air Force Base. The communities around the base are nestled in every direction and his job is to track the specks that appear in and out of view in the sky above. His job knowledge is extensive,
May 28, 2015 Spouses honored at appreciation luncheon Spouses are the backbone of many Scott Air Force Base Airmen. They support not only their military member, but also their unit and families.To show appreciation and gratitude, a Key Spouse Appreciation Luncheon was held May 19 at Scott.The Airman and Family Readiness Center, along with commanders
May 27, 2015 Scott firefighter selected to appear on 'American Ninja Warrior' Staff Sgt. Randall Forsythe, a 375th Civil Engineer Squadron Firefighter, submitted a package to American Ninja Warrior last year.When he didn't hear anything back he thought his opportunity had passed; however, in late April he was notified the show wanted to do a special military episode featuring
May 27, 2015 Base pool now open Outdoor Recreation opened the Fitness Center Pool on May 23. This year, admission to the pool will be free of cost. The facility is open to Department of Defense card holders and their guests.Recreational swimming is Monday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, Sunday and holidays the pool is
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