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
Sept. 17, 2014 New leader associated with Scott serves from afar Lt. Col. William Freeman, 375th Operations Group Detachment 1 commander, assumed command July 8. Det. 1, located at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, operates two uniquely-equipped NC-21A Learjets alongside the FAA's fleet of Challenger 600-series aircraft. Det. 1's NC-21
Sept. 17, 2014 Army member rounds out records team Down in the basement of the Scott Clinic, hidden from sight, is the medical records office. It's one of few departments that hosts a joint working environment with four Airmen, four civilians and one Army member. The medical records office is responsible for safeguarding, updating and
Sept. 17, 2014 Cycle safe: Tips, rules for riding on base Bicyclists have a right to ride on the roadways, but they also have a responsibility to follow the law. At Scott Air Force Base, bicycle helmets are mandatory for everyone and when properly fitted, are an essential element of bicycle safety. Headphones are always prohibited when riding a