July 2, 2014 Cyber Readiness Inspection starts next week During the week of July 7-11 the Defense Information Systems Agency under the direction of the United States Cyber Command will conduct a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection of the 375th Air Mobility Wing. The CCRI is a technical and operational inspection program that reviews and analyzes a
July 2, 2014 Q&A with the new 375th MDSS commander Lt. Col. Antonio Love assumed command of the 375th Medical Support Squadron June 16. The 375th MDSS is part of the 375th Medical Group, Air Mobility Command's largest outpatient clinic. The squadron consists of 10 flights: Personnel and Administration, Resource Management, Education and
July 2, 2014 X-ray tech excels with kind care Greeting the patient with a smile, Senior Airman Casey Burch leads him back into the examination room. After seeing his eyes widen at the sight of large, gray machines, she provides him an overview of what will happen during the X-ray so he doesn't feel overwhelmed. She instructs him to change
July 2, 2014 Bill signed to support military children Joined by federal, state, and local officials, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed House Bill 3939 into state law Saturday at Mascoutah High School. House Bill 3939 renews and reinforces Illinois' membership in and commitment to the Interstate Compact for Military Children. The Interstate Compact
June 25, 2014 Youth Center hosts sports events inspired by Olympics The modern-day Olympics is an international sporting event that was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which originated in Greece more than 2,000 years ago. Every four years, alternating between Summer and Winter Games every two years, thousands of athletes from more than 400 nations compete in
June 25, 2014 Be careful with fireworks on the Fourth of July Each year we celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July with community parades, picnics, barbecues, and fireworks--the things of which happy memories are made. But sadly, Independence Day also includes tragic events resulting from improper use of fireworks. Last year U.S. hospital emergency
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