March 18, 2015 Creatives prepping for Arts and Crafts Center event Crafters from a variety of backgrounds will gather at the Arts and Crafts Center Open House March 21 to share their craft with Scott Airmen and their families.People can learn about nearly two dozen different crafts that will be demonstrated or displayed by artisans that oftentimes teach classes at
March 18, 2015 Travel tips: Safety experts recommend planning and awareness As weather warms, members of Team Scott will be venturing out for travel, whether for business or recreation. This may be a time for new experiences and fun for family and friends. Regardless of reasons for travel, keeping safety in mind will help ensure members can continue to enjoy being active in
March 12, 2015 Scott library celebrates youth reading with Dr. Seuss The Scott Air Force Base Library celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 5 with a birthday party in his honor. Members of Team Scott participated in crafts, a sing-along, story time, and party games to celebrate.Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, whose birthday was March 2, wrote and
March 12, 2015 Family Advocacy Program offers relationship course Personal relationships in the military sometimes face challenges that can impact even the strongest relationships."Couples need to make regular adjustments to ensure that they are staying on top of their closeness, intimacy and communication," said William C. White, 375th Medical Operations Squadron
March 12, 2015 Wing IG officer earns AF Medical Award Lt. Col. Kathryn Shaw, a Laboratory Officer and now the Scott Air Force Base Deputy Inspector General, was recently recognized as the Biomedical Category III Officer of the Year by the Air Force Medical Service.Shaw has worked in the Scott Clinic Laboratory, but has been assigned to the Inspector
March 11, 2015 Scott Red Cross manager earns prestigious award Not only do Airmen contribute to the mission, but civilians like Courtney Hinton, Scott American Red Cross Station Manager, have a big role at Scott Air Force Base.Hinton was recently recognized by the St. Louis American Foundation for the 2015 class of Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Feb.
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