March 11, 2015 18th AF commander shares leadership messages Dealing with change, focusing on ways to improve the workplace and developing leadership skills are just some of the messages the 18th Air Force commander shared with members of the 375th Air Mobility Wing during a visit here March 6.The commander, Lt. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, and his wife,
March 11, 2015 More tax tips: educational expenses, health care, Earned Income Credit When it comes to taxes, first-time filers can get caught up in learning the big picture and overlook the salient details. But many benefits exist beyond residency, combat pay and charitable donations.What are the tax implications of educational expenses? How does health insurance get factored into
March 11, 2015 Area faith leaders gather at Scott for event There are unique challenges faced by military families that the rest of the population might not ever encounter. Chaplains from Scott Air Force Base recognize this need and offer an annual Faith Leadership Luncheon to educate community faith leaders."Our military families connect with a variety of
March 4, 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund begins March 23 The 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund, or AFAF, campaign will begin March 23, allowing Team Scott Airmen to contribute to multiple charities that will directly impact other Airmen and military families.The campaign, which runs through May 1, allows Airmen to support the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force
March 4, 2015 Veteran provides guitar lessons at base arts and crafts center Finding an outlet of expression may be one answer to combating stressful events, and one veteran shares his outlet with the Scott community.Roger Drinnon, the former Air Mobility Command Public Affairs Deputy Chief of Current Operations, has been strumming strings for 35 years, and now he teaches
Feb. 24, 2015 375th LRS Airmen recognized for quick thinking, money saving actions When thousands of dollars are at stake and there's a huge time crunch, Scott Airmen go above and beyond to save the Air Force money, labor and time. Such was the case Jan. 27 when Airmen from the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron received a short-notice mission to support the Vice President of the
Feb. 18, 2015 Bowl-a-thon hosted by Sexual Assault Prevention office The Scott AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted a Bowl-a-thon at the Stars and Strikes Bowling Center Feb. 12 as a platform to spread awareness and have a team activity for all to participate in.The groups bowled away at this first-time event, and nearly every lane was full. The
Feb. 18, 2015 Behind the pamphlets--a mental health technician's experience Looking at the sea of wellness and health pamphlets at the Mental Health clinic may feel impersonal. And in the time that passes while waiting for an appointment, it may get Airmen wondering who the people are behind the printed appeals encouraging the care of mind and body.With five years of
Feb. 18, 2015 Stories from Vietnam: Into the assassin's den Editor's Note: This is a first in a series on Scott's Vietnam Veterans, and is part of the DoD's 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War.Low on fuel, a radio call came over the net directing a search for a downed American pilot. Capt. Keith Sawyer was returning from directing an air
Feb. 11, 2015 'My own outlet for expression' Air Force spouse and violinist Aleisha Chiappone said she can't wait to see her children's reaction when the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra performs music from the movie "Frozen" in an upcoming performance. Until that Feb. 22 recital, she positions her instrument under her jaw and practices along