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
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