Oct. 23, 2013 Tuition assistance returns for military members With the government shutdown over, the Air Force has reinstated military tuition assistance, or MilTA.In an Air Force story, Col. Jeff White, Air Force learning division chief, was quoted as saying, "Effective immediately all Military Tuition Assistance applications for courses starting on or after
Oct. 23, 2013 375th Civil Engineer Squadron commander values competence and character Lt. Col. David Novy, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, assumed command July 12. He leads a 366-person squadron that is responsible for training and deploying Air Force civil engineers to open, establish, and operate expeditionary air bases worldwide. Additionally, the squadron constructs
Oct. 23, 2013 Scott AFB begins year-long test for golf seasonal operations In the wake of damage caused by two major storms this past spring, the future of Cardinal Creek Golf Course was in jeopardy. Base officials were faced with some tough choices in an effort to preserve the popular service in this challenging fiscal environment and will transition the course to a
Oct. 16, 2013 Nonprofit brightens day for mothers-to-be at Scott AFB Forty women from Scott Air Force Base were treated to a baby shower Oct. 8, where they received more than $500 worth of gifts thanks to a nonprofit organization whose mission is "to honor and show love" to military families.This was the 40th baby shower hosted by the group, Operation Shower, which
Oct. 16, 2013 Family Advocacy hosts domestic violence discussion Family Advocacy hosted an interactive event Oct. 7 that showed participants how to maneuver through the challenges of real-life domestic violence situations.Amanda Pinkham, Family Advocacy outreach manager, said the program, "In Her Shoes: Living with Domestic Violence," taught about the struggles
Oct. 9, 2013 Military spouses on 'America's Got Talent' When Stephanie Price, 375th Air Mobility Wing vice commander's wife, joined the singing group, American Military Spouses Choir, she had no idea that her decision would land her on the national talent show "America's Got Talent.""The group was formed back in May 2012 by Center for American Military
Oct. 9, 2013 Scott couple enjoys fostering service dogs When 1st Lt. Robert Cost met his wife, Emily, five years ago, he was also introduced to a new passion: fostering service dogs.The couple says their dedication for fostering dogs makes a difference in people's lives."I've always been fascinated with working dogs and how much they can help people,"
Oct. 9, 2013 Scott Air Force Base focuses on conserving energy The 375th Civil Engineer Squadron has teamed up with members of Scott to bring energy awareness during October as part of the campaign, "I Am Air Force Energy."October is Energy Action Month, and this Air Force campaign emphasizes the importance of conserving energy on an individual level. Elizabeth