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  • Tax season support at Scott AFB

    Your "residency" can have far reaching effects, such as determining where you file and pay taxes, where your will is probated, and where you can vote. Below is a brief overview of the residency rules and requirements. This is not a complete and comprehensive guide. If you are uncertain about you or

  • Colon Cancer screening saves lives through early detection

    Colorectal Cancer, or Colon Cancer, occurs in the colon or rectum. The colon is the large intestine or large bowel and the rectum is the passageway that connects the colon to the anus.Colon Cancer, when discovered early, is highly treatable. Even if it spreads into nearby lymph nodes, surgical

  • Public Health Flight commander has roots in India

    Frigid cool air flows through the small, brick cement homes. Water is not a constant utility, and heating or air conditioning is uncommon. Neighboring homes sit attached on each side and yards are scarce near these flat roof homes, but clothes lines are easy to notice.This describes the small Indian

  • Scott hosts event for Read Across America

    "Be sure when you step, step with care and great tact, and remember that life's a great balancing act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft, and never mix up your right foot with your left. Oh, The Places You'll Go."Theodore Geisel, who used the pen name Dr. Seuss, wrote hundreds of children's

  • 5k honors Airman

    A memorial run was held in honor of Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback March 1 at Scott Air Force Base--the base he was born at in 1989.Cuddeback was a vehicle operator stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, when he was killed by a gunman at Frankfurt Airport, March 2, 2011.Master Sgt. Matthew

  • Protect children's permanent teeth

    Part three in a series of dental advice columnsSealing out decayAs your child's permanent teeth come in, talk to your family or pediatric dentist about having dental sealants applied to protect teeth from decay. A dental sealant is a clear material that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the back

  • 375th AMW Legal Office has specifics on military tax extensions

    Qualifications for military extensions· Combat zone (or other qualifying) service· Deployment outside of the U.S./away from permanent duty station· During a SECDEF-designated contingency operation· Generally, a "contingency operation" will be large enough to also result in calling reservists, or

  • Spouses recognized for contribution to Team Scott

    Col. Kyle J. Kremer, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, recognized spouses from the base who go above and beyond on base and in the community during the 2013 Wing annual awards ceremony."Our military spouses are too often under-recognized and under-appreciated for their selfless support for our

  • Guest speaker presents 'Mindfulness for Leaders'

    "Everyone take this moment to become aware of your feet on the floor, the connection of your body in the chair," said Bridget Rolens, owner and program facilitator for Pathways to Mindfulness. She was the guest speaker for the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction luncheon Feb. 27.The Scott AFB Chapel,

  • Scott AFB Exchange now sells firearms

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service here cut the ribbon Feb. 28 on the new counter dedicated exclusively to firearms and ammunition.While the Exchange is focused on saving Airmen time and money when shopping for rifles, holsters and other gun accessories, this new assortment does require rigid