Oct. 17, 2012 AMC Icon final competition is Oct. 25 at Scott Club Air Mobility Command will host the AMC Icon finals at the Scott Club Oct. 25 from 6:30-9 p.m., and the event will feature the Air Force Band of Mid-America. "AMC Icon provides Air Force vocalists an opportunity to showcase their talent, and with the Band of Mid-America providing accompaniment, the
Oct. 17, 2012 Scott Medical Clinic dubbed 'Energy Star' by EPA The 375th Medical Group is leading the way in this year's Air Force energy conservation efforts by reducing energy use in the clinic at Scott. The Scott Clinic recently earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star certification signifying that the building is in the top 25 percent
Oct. 10, 2012 Michael Maybin Jr. Relay Race honors sergeant from Scott Team Scott members kicked off Cyber Security Awareness Month with an inaugural race honoring a former communications member during the Michael Maybin Jr. Relay Race Oct. 2.Tech. Sgt. Michael Maybin Jr. was a former member assigned to the 375th Communications Support Squadron working in the Air
Oct. 10, 2012 Special Olympics event on base The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted the Individual Skills Special Olympics Tournament at the James Gym Sept. 25.During the tournament eight members of Scott's Exceptional Family Member Program competed in Volleyball. The athletes prepared for two months."All of the athletes were excited
Oct. 10, 2012 Traveling veteran’s memorial wall stops in O’Fallon A convoy of veterans on motorcycles escorted the traveling veteran's memorial wall from Mascoutah to O'Fallon, Ill., Oct. 4."This event is to welcome the veterans home," said Jeff Hastings, Illinois Veteran of Foreign Wars membership recruiter and retired master sergeant. The VFW along with nearly
Oct. 3, 2012 18th Air Force commander tours 375th Air Mobility Wing Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, the 18th Air Force commander, and his wife, Evelyn, were reintroduced to the 375th Air Mobility Wing's mission, Airmen and families during a visit here Sept. 28. The general, a former 375th AMW commander, met with Airmen at several locations on base including the Force
Oct. 3, 2012 Scott hosts 27th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day More than 250 military retirees visited Scott Air Force Base Saturday for the 27th Annual Retiree Appreciation Day.The day began with breakfast at the Scott Club and greetings from guest speakers including Col. David Almand, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, and retired Chief Master Sgt. John
Oct. 3, 2012 Two sergeants chosen to join officer ranks at Scott Of the 47 enlisted eligible for Officer Training School, this year not one but two were chosen from Scott Air Force Base.Staff Sgt. Lewis William Tartt IV, 345th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, and Staff Sgt. Juan Flores, 54th Airlift Squadron flight attendant, were selected for an opportunity to
Oct. 3, 2012 Airmen prepare for exercise Scott Air Force Base Airmen are preparing for an upcoming Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 10-18 on base."Having this ORE makes sure we are ready to deploy mobility airpower in any environment," said Maj. Scott Russell, 375th Air Mobility Wing chief, exercises and inspections. "This includes
Oct. 3, 2012 October is National Cyber Security Month Every time we log on to a computer, we're entering a cyber battlefield. Good cyber security practices can protect us and our families from a myriad of threats. Cyber security involves protecting information online--everything from email to cell phones, digital cable, airplane navigation, online