July 17, 2013 Running feats— Scott employee goes big with little foot wear Frank Jones wears a suit jacket, khakis and a green bow tie to work, but it's not his unusual work attire that people notice--it's his bright green barefoot running shoes. Jones, 375th Air Mobility Wing community support coordinator, began running in 2002 when the Air Force began its transition into
July 10, 2013 C-21 crews testing electronic tablets C-21 aircrews received 12 iPad minis in February to be used as electronic flight bags.This is a part of Air Mobility Command's effort to reduce paper waste and costs by replacing 40-50 pounds of paper-based reference material with the electronic tablets.Maj. Jared Detloff, 375th Operations Group
July 10, 2013 Class helps runners with form, safety To prevent running injuries, the Health and Wellness Center offers a two-part class twice a month that teaches people techniques to make running more efficient and fun.Capt. Rett Reber, 375th Medical Group's physical therapy element chief, said, "During a lot of exercises, we train push up, sit-up
July 3, 2013 Base devotes day to ending sexual assault in AF Scott Air Force Base conducted a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Stand-Down Day June 25. This day, which was directed by the Secretary of Defense, included an interactive commander's call and small-group training sessions across the installation.Col. Kyle Kremer, 375th Air Mobility Wing
July 3, 2013 Chapel coordinates free meals at dorm for Airmen Airmen living in the dorms and off base are invited to come to the Airmen dinners to enjoy the company of other Airmen and home cooked meals made by volunteers every week.This event, occurring every Wednesday at 5 p.m., is held in the Mascoutah Dorm day room and is open to ranks of airman basic
July 3, 2013 Scott police testing out iPads in their vehicles Scott is one of three bases in the Air Force that is testing the use of iPads as part of its security and emergency response operations.The Air Force Security Forces Center at the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center trained the 375th Security Forces Squadron on the new technology they
July 3, 2013 375th AMW Judge Advocate office undergoes inspection The United States justice system was designed to ensure that none of the branches gain too much power over each other, which in turn makes sure all the policies and practices are used correctly and efficiently.As part of the justice system, the 375th Air Mobility Wing Judge Advocate office completed
June 26, 2013 Workshop prepares troops, families for moving season Being afforded the opportunity to see the world is one of the selling points for the Air Force, but the hassle of preparing for a new place and moving can be stressful.To better prepare the servicemembers and their families who are about to move, Scott held the "Get Your Move On" workshop June