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
March 19, 2014 Scott medical lab helps with diagnoses If someone needs to find an answer to a medical problem usually the first step is to give a blood or urine sample.The 375th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory supports more than 37,000 base personnel, providing accurate and timely diagnosis results through the testing of fluids every
March 19, 2014 Leadership link: Command chief connects with Airmen In 1985 President Ronald Reagan was sworn in for a second term in office; a joint American-French expedition located the Titanic; and NASA launched nine space shuttle missions.It was also the year that 17-year-old Victoria Gamble enlisted into the Air Force. Today, she has spent more than 28 years
March 19, 2014 Making a difference: Major volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters The Air Force encourages Airmen to be well rounded and to give back to the local community.One volunteer opportunity that some Airmen take advantage of is mentoring children.For Maj. Robert Surrey, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency contracting officer, deciding to become a mentor was a