Aug. 20, 2014 Off duty: Airman keeps drumming hobby alive At first glance, Airman Nathan Grodrian seems to blend in with the rest of the camouflaged uniforms at the 375th Contracting Squadron. Upon a closer inspection, one would notice the airman tapping his hands and moving his feet in a rhythmic fashion--a habit formed years ago when he began his
Aug. 20, 2014 Munitions flight serves variety of organizations The 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron munitions flight here is unique because not only do the Airmen support the munition needs of the Air Force Active Duty, Guard and Reserve units on Scott Air Force Base but the flight also supports other branches. "Our biggest customer is the 375th Security
Aug. 20, 2014 Command post is the focal point of base operations The Command post is one of the key focal points for Scott Air Force base, as well as the flightline. "The command post is the eyes and ears of the base for the 375th Air Mobility Wing commander," said Master Sgt. William Bassett, 375th Command Post superintendent. "If anything happens on the
Aug. 20, 2014 Icon vocal competition hosted at Scott Club Della Almind took first place in the base-level AMC Icon competition Aug. 15. She sang, "The Girl in 14G," by Kristin Chenoweth. She said she began singing at a young age with her parents support. Recently she was a member of O'Fallon High School show choir, drama, acapella group and she won Chamber
Aug. 19, 2014 E-cigarettes are unregulated, health officials scrutinize use E-cigarettes have an allure that have made gas stations and tobacco shops alike sell them throughout St. Clair County. This is not unlike the grip regular cigarettes may have had on generations for decades, whether from advertisements, social pressure, or perhaps claims of being a healthier
Aug. 13, 2014 375th Comptroller Squadron welcomes new commander Maj. Shay Edwards is the new 375th Comptroller Squadron commander.Q: What led you to joining the Air Force?A: After college, I worked in human resources in my hometown of Wichita, Kansas. I also took an active role in my community by volunteering with various organizations. In early 2000, I met
Aug. 13, 2014 Child custody hearings for military members in Illinois Child custody matters encompass both divorce proceedings and protective order hearings. Disputed custody matters are also common amongst parents that were never married. These hearings are stressful, but can be an especially tense for the military member, uncertain about how the court will perceive
Aug. 12, 2014 Education Fair connects troops with colleges More than 40 schools from across the country participated in "The Future is Now" education fair that was held at the Scott Club Aug. 8, 2014, at Scott Air Force Base. Roland Smith, Education Center education manager, said, "We wanted to host an education fair with the theme of 'You don't wait to
Aug. 11, 2014 Officials Evaluate new Transition GPS Program What does it take to transition from a military member to a civilian life? The Scott Air Force Base Airman & Family Readiness Center Transition Assistance Program serves as a launch pad to successfully navigate the uncertainties that face many military members. The Department of Defense rolled
Aug. 11, 2014 Protecting the Base, one vehicle at a time Trucks come to Scott Air Force Base every day; whether the truck is delivering food, beverages or a family's household goods, they must always go through the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station before getting onto the installation. "Our mission is to support Air Mobility Wing and the other