Jan. 14, 2015 Family Advocacy improves stress management class The Scott AFB Family Advocacy Program emphasizes using tools to help individuals change their behavior in the stress management class they offer beneficiaries.The start of the New Year may bring on a desire for change for those who struggle with excessive stress or anger issues. This free class
Jan. 14, 2015 Health care providers at Scott exploring ear acupuncture The Scott Air Force Base Mental Health Clinic acupuncture program is training one of its members to provide auricular acupuncture to patients, a form of therapy using the ear."Auricular Acupuncture is a powerful treatment option," said Col. Tammy Lindsay, 375th Medical Group Chief of Medical Staff.
Dec. 19, 2014 Scott's First Sergeants sponsor Angel Tree program It's that time of the year again. Gifts lay under Christmas trees decorated with ornaments, garland, lights, and candy canes, but for some families, Christmas does not always include presents.To assist these families, Scott's First Sergeants group sponsored the Annual Angel Tree program. The tree is
Dec. 17, 2014 Public Health prevents illness and promotes safety Protecting yourself from sickness is a day to day job of eating right, practicing good hygiene and working on your physical fitness, but in the Air Force, there is a job field that works to be an extra set of eyes on our Airmen and their families.Public health is the science of protecting and
Dec. 17, 2014 Library Auditorium closing for renovations Since March of 2013, the Library Auditorium has been going through changes. It went from the Base Theater, with a focus on entertaining Team Scott with movies, to the auditorium it is today where all-calls and professional development seminars educate and inspire Airmen.Starting Monday, the Library
Dec. 17, 2014 Health Promotion Flight: Holiday fitness doesn’t have to be strenuous The average weight gain during the holiday season is about two pounds, but a few organizations at Scott have implemented programs to help individuals stay in shape. The 375th Force Support Squadron offered the 12 Days of Holiday Fitness Program and the Health Promotion Flight has started the
Dec. 17, 2014 Scott pilots chosen for KC-46 Pegasus program Two members of Team Scott are among 46 pilots and 33 boom operators from the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and active duty who were selected as KC-46 Pegasus initial operational test and evaluation aircrew.Capt. James Quon and 1st Lt. Cody Hoylman, both 906th Air Refueling Squadron
Dec. 17, 2014 Air Force Surgeon General visits Scott AFB Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, visited Scott Air Force Base for the first time Dec. 8-10. Travis along with Chief Master Sgt. Jason Pace, Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force, met with members of the 375th Medical Group for an inside view of how they support the mission at
Dec. 11, 2014 Holiday safety tips Here are some holiday safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:General rules for holiday safety- Keep matches, lighters, and candles out of the reach of children.- Avoid smoking near flammable decorations.- Make an emergency plan to use if a fire breaks out anywhere in the home.
Dec. 11, 2014 Program helps servicemembers go from ‘Troops to Teachers’ Servicemembers have the opportunity to use their leadership skills outside of the military through the Troops to Teachers program. Representatives from TTT hosted a briefing Dec. 4 at Scott for servicemembers interested in becoming teachers after their military service."This is a teaching as a