Dec. 4, 2013 Airmen take to the skies during hot air balloon adventure trip Fourteen young, single Airmen got a ride of a lifetime when they took to the sky in hot air balloons, Nov. 24.They flew over High Ridge, Mo., on a cold, clear day as part of the Single Airman's Initiative sponsored by Outdoor Recreation.The adventure began when the Airmen arrived at the sight of
Dec. 4, 2013 Privatized on-base housing is available to Team Scott Many people may be aware that privatized housing is a Department of Defense initiative that provides quality housing for Airmen and their families, but they may not know that these homes are also available for non-military personnel, too."Privatized housing is also for retirees, GS and NAF
Nov. 27, 2013 Tree lighting, Trees for Troops event is Dec. 3 The Scott Club is hosting the Scott Air Force Base Family Holiday Party Tuesday from 4-6:30 p.m. to kick-off the holiday season with a family-friendly event. "In past years, the tree lighting and tree giveaway were separate events," said Capt. Mallory Malda, Family Holiday Party committee lead. "The
Nov. 27, 2013 Squadron helps St. Louis food pantry To help St. Louis prepare for the holiday season, members of the 375th Operations Support Squadron volunteered to stock and organize at the St. Louis Area Food Bank Nov. 22 in St. Charles, Mo.Thirteen members of the 375th OSS, along with volunteers from other local businesses, worked to bag and
Nov. 27, 2013 Army, Air Force NCOs gather for mentorship session An Army senior enlisted leader hosted a Joint NCO Empowerment Session Nov. 22 at the base auditorium. The vision of Sgt. Maj. Charles Brainard, of the Defense Information Systems Agency, was to mentor the cyberspace senior NCOs of the future. Sgt. 1st Class Kenric Lynn, DISA information technology
Nov. 27, 2013 Base experts have advice for reducing holiday stress During the holiday season, Airmen may find themselves wrestling with a combination of stressors, including travel plans to visit loved ones, accepting visitors into their homes or looking to make their dollar go farther for a holiday dinner or gift for family. Whatever the case, there is a delicate
Nov. 22, 2013 Air Force officer cheers for St. Louis Rams As the NFL season heads into the Thanksgiving season, fans of the St. Louis Rams may catch a glimpse of Air Force officer Michelle Kolcun as she cheers for the team from the sidelines.Kolcun, a captain who works for the 375th Medical Group at Scott Air Force Base as a healthcare manager, was
Nov. 20, 2013 375th AMW earns AF Outstanding Unit Award The 375th Air Mobility Wing was notified last week that it has earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its accomplishments spanning from Sept. 1, 2011 to Aug. 31st, 2013. Military members who were assigned to the wing and its Geographically Separated Units during this timeframe will be
Nov. 20, 2013 Fire department has advice for fire safety during holidays The Scott Air Force Base fire department is hosting the annual Keep the Wreath Red campaign. The wreaths are located at Fire Station 1 on Hangar Road and Fire Station 2 in Patriots Landing.Every wreath is lit with red bulbs, and the goal is to have the wreath remain lit with all red bulbs from Dec.
Nov. 20, 2013 Area Defense Counsel represents Airmen When a person is suspected of a crime in the military, the suspect is told about his or her legal rights under Article 31 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The rights most people are familiar with are the "right to remain silent" and the "right to an attorney." The military has its own