June 19, 2013 Scott welcomes new commander The 375th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its new commander, Col. Kyle Kremer, during a change of command ceremony June 14. During the ceremony, the presiding officer, Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, accepted the guidon from Col. David Almand as he relinquished command and passed it to
June 19, 2013 JROTC students learn leadership Last week, 135 high school students from Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Mississippi attended the Air Force JROTC summer leadership school at Scott Air Force Base.Every day began at 5:30 a.m. and ended at 10 p.m. Activities focused on team building and developing individual leadership
June 19, 2013 Chaplain leads free yoga class at Chapel One, Fitness Center Lt. Col. Christine Blice-Baum, 375th Air Mobility Wing chaplain, leads the free "Improving Your Running with Yoga" class at Chapel One.The class began Tuesday and continues for a six week period every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No registration is required and all adult base
June 19, 2013 Blocking out the sun —steps to avoid skin cancer The 375th Medical Group is reminding Team Scott about taking precautions to avoid susceptibility to skin cancer this summer."Skin cancer is very preventable," said Lt. Col. Scott Carrizales, 375th Medical Group chief of dermatology services.According to Maj. Emily Wong, 375th MDG dermatologist,
June 12, 2013 Wildlife biologist works to prevent bird strikes on the flightline Driving out to one of the sites she checks, Erica McDonald, U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, smiles broadly, sits up a little straighter and grabs her binoculars to look at the turkeys crossing the road about a quarter of a mile ahead of her. She exclaimed, "I love turkeys! Look
June 12, 2013 Scott personnel donate gifts to abused children Family Advocacy and members of the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight recently delivered $11,000 worth of donated gifts to local agencies that work with abused children.The gifts were collected through Family Advocacy's Angels in April program--a monthlong event to
June 12, 2013 Medical Group provides many women’s health services The 375th Medical Group provides many services for Scott Air Force Base women.In light of Women's Health Awareness Month, the medical group is spreading awareness of the many services available. Females, 13 years old and above, who are assigned to Tricare North are eligible to be seen by providers
June 12, 2013 DLA still open at Scott The Document Automation and Production Services, or DAPS, began as a part of the Department of Defense in 1949, proudly serving Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors as well as the President of the United States, the Joint Chiefs and DoD civilians. Three years ago, DAPS changed its name to Defense
June 12, 2013 Summer Reading Program begins at Scott AFB The 375th Force Support Squadron and Scott Library began their Summer Reading Program June 10 at Scott.The program looks to encourage members of Scott to read more over the summer by putting on events and awarding prizes to participants. This year's theme is "Have book, will travel.""All ages are