March 15, 2013 Scott Airmen advised to seek alternate funding sources for education When the Air Force announced its suspension of Tuition Assistance for active duty military members March 11, it left several Airmen wondering how they would pay for school.That also put Roland Smith and the team at Scott's Education Center into overdrive as they launched a campaign to tell Airmen
March 13, 2013 Red Cross provides seven decades of assistance to base The Red Cross at Scott Air Force Base has been providing volunteers, disaster relief, education and assistance to military members since 1941. The Red Cross was initially set-up during World War II to provide blood and medical services to members in need. It still serves the role of notifying
March 13, 2013 Event unites base chaplains and local religious leaders The 375th Air Mobility Wing chapel team hosted the Clergy and Religious Leaders Appreciation Luncheon at the Scott Club March 7 to help foster a relationship between Scott chaplains and local religious leaders."We wanted to say thank you to the religious leaders in the area for what they do for our
March 13, 2013 906th ARS crew chief earns award while deployed Staff Sgt. Mark Trapp, 906th Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, didn't join the Air Force to earn awards; he just does his job to the best of his ability day in and day out.After 10 years, his hard work and dedication was recognized when he returned from a four month deployment and was presented
March 13, 2013 A&FRC wraps up financial education campaign The Scott Airman and Family Readiness Center recently ended a two week campaign that helped military members and families learn the importance of financial readiness. "Our focus is always prevention through education," said Lona Berndt, 375th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant.The
March 13, 2013 Health and Wellness Center hosts ‘Foodie Friday’ class The Health and Wellness Center hosted its first Foodie Friday cooking class at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Friday. The class emphasized budget-friendly meal planning and grocery shopping."The purpose of the class was to increase healthy eating behaviors among our active duty members,"
March 12, 2013 St. Louis region captures Abilene Trophy The St. Louis region has been selected as the winner of the prestigious Air Mobility Command Community Support Award for the extensive support demonstrated for the Airmen of Scott Air Force Base and their families during 2012. Also known as the Abilene Trophy, the award is presented annually to
March 6, 2013 Scott AFB responds to Sequestration mandates Senior officials at Scott AFB have been working hard to respond to mandatory budget reductions as a result of sequestration. As these plans are developed, the full effects of how it will impact Scott AFB are now starting to emerge.Immediate actions that have already begun involve the impending
March 6, 2013 Persistence pays off for Scott vocalist selected for Tops in Blue If asked, Airman 1st Class Marell Thomas would say, she was singing since she came out of the womb. Now 20 years old, assigned to the 435th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, at Scott, she has earned a spot on the 2013 elite performing group, Tops in Blue.Thomas began singing at an early age and in
March 6, 2013 Special Victims’ Council established on base A new Air Force program that provides legal assistance to victims of sexual assault began Jan. 28 at Scott AFB.The Special Victims' Council provides lawyers with specialized training to advise sexual assault victims, and guide them through the criminal justice system."My job as Special Victims'