April 2, 2014 Electrical infrastructure upgraded The 375th Civil Engineer Squadron and contractors completed one of many ongoing electrical projects Sunday. Electricians replaced transformers and worked on generators.The project was part of upgrades to Scott Air Force Base's power distribution system, and preventative maintenance. "We are
April 2, 2014 Airman values quality of life in U.S. Air Force She was raised in a small, one-bedroom home made of wood. She and her mother lived in the small, dark, damp basement and slept on an old futon on the concrete floor. There was only one bathroom, which she shared with many cockroaches.These are the humble beginnings for one Airman, and the conditions
April 2, 2014 Renovated golf course re-opens at Scott AFB Flooding during the summer of 2013 and budget restructuring caused the Cardinal Creek Golf Course to go through many significant renovations.The grand re-opening ceremony occurred at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course Café March 28.The celebration included a ribbon cutting, free food, golf specials and
April 2, 2014 Battaglia talks top military issues at Scott The most senior NCO in the armed forces visited Scott Air Force Base March 28 to talk to Team Scott about important issues they are faced with in today's military.Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia is that servicemember who
March 26, 2014 Safety instructions for various tornado scenarios Each year about 1,000 tornadoes touch down all over the United States and a small percentage strike occupied buildings. The chances that a tornado will strike a building that you are in are very small, but each year people are killed or injured.One of the most important things you can do to prevent
March 26, 2014 Veterans mental health is topic of conference in Shiloh Twenty-two veterans commit suicide every day, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.These alarming numbers have brought psychologists and mental health professionals together to provide more resources to help struggling military members and their families.Operation Honor presented the No
March 26, 2014 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month During April, several activities will be held at Scott Air Force Base to raise awareness about sexual assault and to promote prevention."SAAM provides an opportunity for commands to highlight the Department of Defense and Air Force policies addressing sexual assault prevention and response," said
March 26, 2014 ‘Biggest Losers’ preparing for final weigh-in Part 2 in a series about the Biggest Loser Challenge.For the last five years, the Health and Wellness Center at Scott has been challenging members to get fit and healthy through the Biggest Loser Challenge.Members of Team Scott were invited to begin the program by weighing in from Jan. 27-31, in
March 26, 2014 Renovations to recreation facilities nearly complete Since November three 375th Force Support Squadron facilities have undergone renovations to improve the quality of life here. Two of those facilities, the James Sports Center and the Cardinal Creek Golf Course, are nearing or at completion while the third, the Scott Club, will continue working
March 25, 2014 Scott AFB's 2014 AFAF Campaign The 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) campaign began Monday, allowing Team Scott Airmen to contribute to multiple charities that will directly impact other Airmen and military families.The campaign, which runs through May 2, allows Airmen to support the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village