Sept. 30, 2014 Security Forces utilizes newly trained augmentees The 375th Security Forces Squadron began utilizing 20 newly trained augmentees at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois last week.The augmentees are recruited from Scott units other than Security Forces and will fill in to help perform basic police functions in the event SFS becomes minimally manned.
Sept. 29, 2014 Networking night held at Scott Club Airmen preparing to transition into the civilian workforce were invited to attend a networking event held at the Scott Club Sept. 25.Dressed in business professional attire, 100 Airmen met with prospective employers from the local area, who were hoping to hire veterans."The purpose of the networking
Sept. 25, 2014 Meet the new 375th Communications Support Squadron commander Lt. Col. Stephen Esposito, 375th Communications Support Squadron commander, assumed command July 1. Esposito's leadership philosophy is simple: core values, trust but verify, innovation, critical thinking and positive attitudes."Less than 0.5 percent of the population currently serves in the
Sept. 25, 2014 Retiree worked for AMC’s predecessor—MAC Meet retired Senior Master Sgt. Joe Barajas, deputy director of the Scott Retiree Activity Office, who volunteers his time on a near-daily basis in the small office in building P-10."Like the motto on our emblem, 'Still Serving,'" said Barajas, pointing at the Retiree Activities Program seal on the
Sept. 25, 2014 Scott has curfew for minors Just like any other city or state, Scott Air Force Base has its own curfew laws for minors."The intent of curfew on the installation is not intended to interfere with normal, everyday life of the residents living on Scott Air Force Base," said Master Sgt. Joshua Coggins, 375th Security Forces
Sept. 25, 2014 Scott officials encourage emergency preparedness September is National Preparedness Month. This year's theme, "Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare," serves as a reminder that we must take the necessary steps to be prepared not just today but throughout the year. It is a time to prepare for the hazards that may affect the community."Almost
Sept. 25, 2014 AF considering Scott for new headquarters Scott Air Force Base is one of 10 bases being considered for the new Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Headquarters.The Air Force will use its strategic basing process to identify a location that best serves the mission of AFIMSC.The secretary and chief of staff of the Air
Sept. 17, 2014 Meet Col. Green, 375th AMW Vice Commander After 22 years in the Air Force serving in places like Argentina, Hawaii, Aruba and Germany, Col. Gregory Green arrived to the cornfields of the Midwest in July to assume duties as the new vice commander for the 375th Air Mobility Wing. Though he's lived and flown all over the globe, this
Sept. 17, 2014 Scott Airmen become advocates for victims of sexual assault The 375th Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office conducted sexual assault victim advocate training Sept. 8-12 at Scott. People interested in becoming a VA were required to submit an application and complete an interview and background check. Then they were required to attend the week-long
Sept. 17, 2014 Communicators complete mass SABC course One-hundred and fifty Airmen assigned to the 375th Communications Group received hands-on Self Aid and Buddy Care training Sept. 8 at Scott Air Force Base. The SABC exercise, dubbed "Operation Nightingale," was a one day event, broken up into two groups. Each group was required to attend a