April 15, 2015 April is Month of the Military Child Throughout April, military children are honored during the Month of the Military Child. The newest military children are supported by the New Parent Support Program, which is sponsored by the Family Advocacy Program.The New Parent Support Program is a voluntary program where nurses can assist new
April 15, 2015 Drunk driving simulator shows Airmen dangers of DUI Driving a motor vehicle takes concentration and skill. There are distractions on the road--other drivers, pedestrians, and animals. While those distractions cannot be eliminated, drivers can reduce their risk by ensuring their judgments aren't impaired due to alcohol.To help drivers, or soon-to-be
April 15, 2015 SAPR events are avenue for sharing important message Teal is everywhere during April, but what does it all represent? The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team of victim advocates and coordinators from around Team Scott are the force behind the awareness campaign.Victim advocates work to educate the Scott community through a series of public
April 15, 2015 Seeds for growth: Outdoor Recreation hosts gardening class Outdoor Recreation offered a gardening clinic April 11, where the president of the Lebanon Gardening Club taught the basics to Scott community members on their way to becoming avid green thumbs.Jonathan Svoboda, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, covered the different methods of growing plants
April 15, 2015 VA opens claims office at Scott The Department of Veterans Affairs formally opened a new Compensation and Pension Clinic here April 10. Marking the first memorandum of agreement between the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Scott Air Force Base, the Compensation and Pension Clinic is located on the fifth floor of the Scott AFB
April 15, 2015 Room at Keesler AFB named in honor of O’Fallon veteran Long-time O'Fallon, Illinois resident, Retired Col. Derrel "DY" Dempsey, was recently recognized for his career achievements with the dedication of a conference room in his honor at the Air Force's air traffic control school at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.The 334th Training Squadron hosted
April 8, 2015 Pediatrician cares for kids at Scott Air Force Base Military children are celebrated each April during the Month of the Military Child. April is also Military Children's Health Month.At the 375th Medical Group, four pediatricians and a nurse practitioner work each day to ensure the health of military children is maintained.One of those pediatricians,
April 8, 2015 Auditorium renovations complete, open for use The Library Auditorium is back in business after four months of renovations.Starting today, with a 375th Air Mobility Wing commander's call, the Library Auditorium is open to hold professional development seminars, meetings, morale events and other base-affiliated functions.Jorge De La Vega, 375th
April 8, 2015 Scott dubs ‘Biggest Loser’ After Weight Loss Competition Three-hundred and nine individuals, who participated in the Biggest Loser competition, weighed-in to find out who made the biggest advances in losing the pounds.The result was a total weight loss of 2,112.2 pounds, 904.8 pounds more weight lost than 2014's competition. The winners are:Individual:
April 8, 2015 Kick-off for SAPR month sets tone of action Col. Kyle Kremer, 375th Air Mobility Wing Commander, signed a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Month proclamation April 1, dedicating efforts of everyone in Team Scott to prevent sexual assault and support victims.The signing of the proclamation signifies the importance of keeping the issue of