Aug. 6, 2014 New over-sized umbrellas provide shade at pool The Fitness Center pool has installed new permanent umbrellas to provide shade to patrons enjoying the remaining summer days poolside at Scott Air Force Base. The Fitness Center pool is especially susceptible to the heat, as it sits between parking areas with no natural shade available. Doug
Aug. 6, 2014 ALS shows Airmen 'how leadership is supposed to be done' When the time is right, senior airman and staff sergeants are selected to attend Airman Leadership School to develop and strengthen the skills they need to lead and follow while fostering a better understanding of the military. As an Air Force professional development course, the ALS curriculum
Aug. 4, 2014 Base transitions system to improve airfield operations Recently, at Scott Air Force Base, the 375th Operations Support Squadron took over the Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) maintenance mission, which had been the responsibility of communications squadrons for more than 50 years.In a joint decision, the Secretary of the Air Force's
July 30, 2014 Security Forces members use iPads on duty Thin and lightweight makes it easy to carry around in a backpack or a large purse. Its users can pull it out just about anywhere to use to it for Skype, to play games, Facebook or watch random cat videos on the internet. Those are just some of the things the iPad is used for. More recently at Scott
July 30, 2014 K-9 receives military honors during euthanasia After receiving military honors, Military Working Dog Brix was laid to rest at the Scott Air Force Base veterinary clinic July 18. The retired K-9 suffered from debilitating hip pain."I adopted Brix on Oct. 12, 2011," said Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Drew Risley, Master at Arms. "Brix was assigned
July 30, 2014 Scott uses cameras for PT tests The Scott Fitness Assessment Cell, or FAC, recently installed six video cameras in the James Sports Center's physical testing room.Gailyn Gonzales, 375th Force Support Squadron director of fitness and sports, said, "Both the James Sports Center and Fitness Center have been monitored by surveillance
July 25, 2014 Mother and daughter coach Scott Sharks The bond between a mother and daughter can be unlike any other relationship. As a mother, Sharon Wilda has had an enormous influence on her daughter's lifelong pursuit of being physically fit. Her daughter, Brittany Wilda, has been helping her mom mentor and coach 110 children pursuing that same
July 23, 2014 ‘Mystery patients’ grade health care providers at Scott Clinic Hospitals aim to provide great service to patients, from a friendly greeting at the check-in counter, to the technician taking patient information and vitals, to having a doctor listen to their complaints and doing what they can to improve their health. To improve patient care and provide them
July 23, 2014 Scott Honor Guard serves near and far with dignity "Handpicked to serve as a member of the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard, my standards of conduct and level of professionalism must be above reproach, for I represent all others in my service." Each weekday, the ceremonial guardsmen of the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard practice for any type
July 23, 2014 St. Louis MEPS ceremony room dedicated to fallen soldier More than 70 people gathered at the Military Entrance Processing Station in St. Louis July 17 to dedicate a ceremony room to Spc. Sterling Wyatt, a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Army Lt. Col. Patricia George, St. Louis MEPS and 11th Battalion commander, was the first to