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
Sept. 26, 2012 Widow Support Group on base promotes resiliency Scott Air Force Base continues its support of resilience efforts through the Scott Air Force Base Widow Support Group.Barbara Wilson, who lost her husband in 2005, founded the group as a way to show support for other widows, and to share and help out where she could."To be truthful, when I lost my
Sept. 24, 2012 Slideshow: Scott Airmen showcase patriotism Airmen from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., were invited to Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo., to display the American flag while the 4-Digit Chord acapella vocal group performed the national anthem prior to the beginning of the St. Louis Cardinals game against the Houston Astros Sept. 20, 2012. Scott AFB
Sept. 19, 2012 Crowd wowed at Scott's air show More than 95,000 air show enthusiasts filled the flightline ramps at Scott Air Force Base to see the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform their very loud demonstration of air power Sept. 15 and 16.The Thunderbirds wowed the crowds with their 45-minute aerial choreography that included four-jet
Sept. 19, 2012 458th Airlift Squadron uses AFSO21 to improve procedures The 458th Airlift Squadron's mission scheduling process was improved by using Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or AFSO21, procedures. The change created a more efficient crew scheduling system.AFSO21 includes an eight-step problem solving program that provides organizations with the
Sept. 19, 2012 Summer safety campaign ends The Critical Days of Summer campaign ended Sept. 4 with zero fatalities at Scott Air Force Base.The Air Force ended CDS with 16 fatalities, two less than last year, but saw an increase in motorcycle fatalities with nine this year."Across Air Mobility Command we lost five Airmen," said Marilee
Sept. 19, 2012 Scott AFRC earns accreditation Scott's Airman and Family Readiness Center and Youth Center received accreditations from the Council on Accreditation Aug. 23.To receive the accreditation, the AFRC and Youth Center were evaluated on three processes: assurance of the credibility of the programs, services offered and confirmation of