June 25, 2014 Armed Forces Voters Week is June 30 through July 7 Celebrated June 30 to July 7, Armed Forces Voters Week is an annual campaign designed to encourage U.S. citizens to register to vote. Under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, servicemembers, members of the Merchant Marines, the Public Health Service, and the National Oceanic
June 25, 2014 Scott hosts medical training for Reserve units Members of the 932nd Airlift Wing and the 325th Combat Support Hospital (Missouri Army Reserve) participated in a five-day joint training field exercise at Scott June 18-23. The purpose of the exercise was to practice coordinating each component of medical care used in a deployment setting and real
June 25, 2014 Faith and family help Scott man through cancer Mike Sanders currently lives in Belleville and works as the Protestant Parish Coordinator at the Scott Air Force Base Chapel. He stays active as the head coach of the cross country team at Althoff Catholic High School, is a substitute teacher in St. Clair County, and serves as a substitute personal
June 25, 2014 Summer camp session focuses on teamwork The Youth Center's "Selfies" summer camp participated in an anti-bullying and teambuilding project June 18 at Scott.Ashley Wetzler, Monroe, Madison and St. Clair County 4H program member, led the program for 24 students ranging from 9 to 13 years of age."Who is in charge of me, you or me?" Wetzler
June 20, 2014 Davidson takes command of SDDC Brig. Gen. Susan A. Davidson became the 19th commanding general of the U.S. Army's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command today during a change of command ceremony, also marking her third assignment here.Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Richardson, outgoing commanding general, retired after 34
June 18, 2014 Duo controls hazardous materials at Scott When it comes to hazardous material, two men keep Scott Air Force Base supplied and safe to complete the mission. The Hazardous Materials Pharmacy, better known as HAZMART, is managed by Gary Bush and Jeff Comrey, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron material handlers. Both have served more than 20
June 18, 2014 New program provides education to decrease obesity This story is part of a series about the "Health care to Health" initiative. In an effort to prevent childhood obesity, the 375th Medical Group has a new initiative called "5210 Let's Go." "The 5210 Let's Go program is a two-session adult workshop designed to teach parents how to promote a healthy
June 18, 2014 Everhart assumes command of 18th AF The 18th Air Force is preparing for an assumption of command ceremony to be held June 20 at 10 a.m. at Hangar 1 whereupon Lt. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II assumes command. Maj. Gen. Barbara Faulkenberry, who has been serving as the 18th AF commander since May 5, will resume her position as vice
June 12, 2014 ‘Little Heroes’ recognized for having deployed parent Deployments are known to military members as exhausting times away from family and friends in a foreign land. Those who have deployed experienced long days of hard work in harsh conditions, all in support of the overall mission. While the deployed member is away, life goes on for the family at
June 12, 2014 Dorm residents getting bike storage after request Sunshine, rain and snow are just a few weather elements that can damage a bicycle, when it is exposed to too much of it. Some ways to protect a bicycle from being ruined include keeping it inside or in a storage locker.\ Scott's dorm residents are in the process of receiving bicycle lockers for