April 10, 2013 Education Center to host classes on financial aid In light of current Tuition Assistance uncertainties, base Education Center officials will host a series of classes about alternative funding sources to help servicemembers continue their education goals. The classes are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 11, 16 and 18 in room 74.The course
April 10, 2013 Skatepark re-opens on base The skatepark in Patriot's Landing re-opened March 1 after its one year closure.The park was closed because of vandalism, lack of upkeep and lack of use.First Lt. Claudia Santos, 375th Force Support Squadron deputy services flight commander, said, "There was a lot of investment put into the park
April 10, 2013 Riders pack auditorium for motorcycle safety class Team Scott employees nearly filled the Base Auditorium to be trained on proper motorcycle safety rules and procedures April 4 for Motorcycle Safety Month. The training covered many subjects such as motorcycle safety courses, Personal Protection Equipment, risk management and weather.Thomas Miles,
April 10, 2013 Scott SARC debunks sexual assault myths April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and base officials aim to raise awareness and promote the prevention of violence through education and special events.There are several myths surrounding sexual assault, and Pamela Dorsey, 375th Air Mobility Wing sexual assault response coordinator, addressed
April 3, 2013 Health center names ‘Biggest Loser’ The Health and Wellness Center completed its fourth annual "Biggest Loser" contest March 22 with 74 teams, consisting of 248 people, losing weight, eating healthy and working out.Staff Sgt. Michael Pazarena, 375th Communication Squadron, was the biggest loser by dropping 15 percent of his total body
April 3, 2013 Events planned for Earth Week Earth Week is April 22-26 at Scott Air Force Base, and the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron is organizing the base's activities. Cindy Nolan, 375th CES base conservation manager, has been planning various events to spread awareness and action on base.A paper shredding and electronics recycling event is
April 3, 2013 Airmen tour agencies that help victims of sexual assault As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the base began providing tours to First Term Airman Classes so they can meet with and know the locations of the agencies that are available to assist a victim after a sexual assault has occurred.The first class tour March 28 visited the Office of Special
April 3, 2013 Blue lights installed on base for autism awareness More than 100 blue light bulbs were installed at Scott Air Force Base last week in honor of Autism Awareness Month."I thought it was a great idea to have these blue lights around the base," said Maj. Guy Venuti, 375th Medical Group pediatrician. "People need to know about this."Cathy Almand, Scott
April 3, 2013 Scott-inspired art to benefit Air Force Aid Society Renowned artist Mary Engelbreit met with the Officers' Spouses' Club at Scott Air Force Base last fall, and the trip inspired three illustrations to raise money for military charities. All proceeds from prints and products featuring the illustrations will benefit the Military Child Education
April 1, 2013 MilPDS to reopen at Scott Scott's Military Personnel Section is closed this week as members of the 375th Force Support Squadron process and update Military Personnel Data System transactions and restore data integrity.The Air Force successfully upgraded and transferred MilPDS to the Defense Information Systems Agency Defense