March 5, 2014 McDew challenges Airmen to lead AF into next decade In a time of great challenges for the Air Force and the nation, the 18th Air Force commander told Airmen their key responsibility remained the same as it has always been: to lead boldly."We don't bring people into our Air Force to be followers. We bring in the best and the brightest the nation has
March 3, 2014 Hometown News Releases now accessible from any computer The Joint Hometown News Service launched a new online submission system making it easier for service members and Department of Defense civilians to publicize achievements such as promotions and decorations, to their local media outlets.The new hometown news release submission program is now fully
Feb. 28, 2014 Firearms now available for purchase in Scott AFB Exchange The Army & Air Force Exchange Service here cut the ribbon today 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
Feb. 27, 2014 Tax season: Accounting for military moving expenses Here are some tax deduction tips related to the time-honored military tradition of the PCS Move. Deductions due to unreimbursed moving expenses can be declared on Form 3903: Moving Expenses. Only unreimbursed expenses can be deducted. The following constitutes a PCS Move: Your initial move from
Feb. 26, 2014 Getting organized with tax preparation checklist Whether you are filing online from the comfort of your home or getting ready for a tax preparation appointment, below is a list of what you are going to need to get started.Collect Personal InformationHave the Social Security numbers and dates of birth for you, your spouse, and your dependents as
Feb. 26, 2014 375th MDG joins national effort to promote patient safety awareness In an effort to raise awareness and encourage the engagement of patients, families, health care providers, and the public, the 375th Medical Group announced recently its participation in the 2014 Patient Safety Awareness Week campaign.The awareness week, March 2-8, is an annual education and
Feb. 26, 2014 PLAYpass ends March 31, families should take advantage Military members and families who currently have a PLAYpass have until March 31 to take advantage of the program's incentives at Scott Air Force Base. As of Feb. 19, the Air Force has stopped the issuing of new cards."Unfortunately, the funds for this initiative will be exhausted soon," said Lisa
Feb. 26, 2014 Cardinal Creek Café re-opens after renovations Cardinal Creek Café at Scott Air Force Base re-opened Feb. 20 after being closed for eight months for renovations caused by the flooding in the spring of 2013.Mike Penick, 375th Force Support Squadron golf operations clerk, said, "The golf course and café are huge money-makers for us. It's
Feb. 12, 2014 Scott prepares for force reduction measures In December, the Air Force announced several force management programs aimed to cut 25,000 Airmen during the next five years and the first phase of that has begun with applications for voluntary separations. Enlisted Airmen on active duty with more than six years but no more than 20 years can apply