Dec. 19, 2012 End of an Era— Base movie theater closing Dec. 30 Scott's base theater is set to close after showing its last movie "Wreck-It Ralph" Dec. 30 and for the projectionist, Mark Montville, it marks the end of an era.According to Exchange General Manager Michael Patmon, the main reasons for closing are because it's too costly to upgrade equipment to
Dec. 19, 2012 Scott AFB moving forward on services initiatives The Air Force has named Scott AFB as one of eight test bases for implementing its Services Transformation Initiative which aims to tailor how traditional morale, welfare and recreation programs are delivered. Headlining the transformation efforts here focuses on how the Scott Club will function, and
Dec. 12, 2012 Airmen provide assistance to local JROTC program Editor's note: This article is part of a series on how Team Scott Airmen support Junior ROTC detachments.Motivating teenagers to participate in physical fitness is no easy task, but thanks to some Team Scott Airmen 132 Mascoutah High School Air Force Junior ROTC cadets are conducting AF physical
Dec. 12, 2012 Security Forces explains difference between DUI, DWI Contrary to popular belief, there is a difference between a Driving Under the Influence, DUI, and Driving While Intoxicated, DWI. From a legal perspective, a DUI occurs when an individual is in positive control of a motor vehicle and exceeds the national Blood Alcohol Content standard of .08. A DWI
Dec. 11, 2012 U-2 Pilots visit Scott in hopes of recruiting future pilots The Air Force is searching for officers to pilot the U-2 "Dragon Lady," a reconnaissance aircraft that provides critical high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to the nation's decision makers. Lt. Col. Stephen Rodriguez, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron commander at Beale Air Force
Dec. 5, 2012 AFRC helps organize holiday care packages The Airman and Family Readiness Center is teaming up with local organizations to send care packages to deployed servicemembers this holiday season.Master Sgt. Kimberly Freeman, Airman and Family Readiness Center readiness NCO, said Scott AFB currently has 333 servicemembers deployed, and care
Dec. 5, 2012 Health officer deployed to coast after hurricane Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Julie Chodacki, 375th Air Mobility Wing Comprehensive Airman Fitness coordinator, was part of a federal deployment team sent to New Jersey Nov. 3-15 to help people affected by Hurricane Sandy. The team provided shelter, medical services and power."One minute I was at
Dec. 5, 2012 Air Force Honor Guard advises local honor guard The first honor guard stood up at Bolling Field in 1972, and today, derivatives of the same unit joined with Team Scott's Honor Guard. To keep the team's performances as crisp and sharp as possible, the Air Force Honor Guard visited Scott and provided some training and tips from Nov. 28-29."They
Dec. 5, 2012 PASS program supports parents and students Parent Advocates for Students and Schools is an organization at Scott that provides military parents with effective ways to advocate for their children as they transition between school systems.Military personnel face many challenges in their career, and those with children also face the effects of
Dec. 5, 2012 Eight Step Problem Solving Model taught at Scott AFB The Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century's 8-Step Problem Solving Model is being taught at Scott AFB to improve processes and increase efficiencies.This model is based on the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) that originated in the 1950s with Col. John Boyd, and is designed to make