Sept. 4, 2012 Air Force to present Silver Star to fallen Airman’s family Sept. 8 Just days away from what would have been Senior Airman Bradley R. Smith's 27th birthday, the Air Force will present the Silver Star to his widow and parents during a ceremony in the Tri Township Park in Troy, Ill., Sept. 8 at 8 a.m.Brad, who was born Sept. 11, 1985, was just 24 when he was killed in
Aug. 31, 2012 St. Louis Rams show appreciation to Team Scott Team Scott Airmen received a rare opportunity to run plays during a walk-through practice against the St. Louis Rams Aug. 29, 2012. The practice was aimed to help the Rams mentally prepare for their opponent on their next game the following day. Twenty-two volunteers were picked to run offense,
Aug. 29, 2012 375th Medical Group going tobacco-free on property Military treatment facilities across the entire Air Force are becoming tobacco-free, and the 375th Medical Group here has selected Nov. 15 to officially become tobacco-free across its entire campus. Countless studies have determined the use of tobacco to be a leading contributing factor toward the
Aug. 29, 2012 Mosquitoes transmit West Nile Virus Cases of the West Nile Virus are occurring at a higher rate than normal throughout the United States. So far this year Illinois has reported 11 cases. While still not a very common disease, it is important to know how to protect against it. WNV is a disease found in birds and is transmitted to
Aug. 29, 2012 Many servicemembers overdue for Tdap vaccine As of July 11, 2012 at least 1,558 active duty personnel were due or overdue for a Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis, or Tdap, vaccine according to their Individual Medical Readiness reports. The pertussis component in the vaccine is commonly known as "whooping cough." Whooping cough is
Aug. 22, 2012 Medical personnel rehearse chemical decontamination There are reports of a chemical incident at the Exchange ... now what do you do? That was the exercise scenario for the 375th Medical Group as they spent three days learning proper procedures for decontaminating patients.The hands on portion of the training, called In-Place Patient Decontamination,
Aug. 22, 2012 Critical Days of Summer prepares for Labor Day As the Critical Days of Summer reaches its 12th week at Scott, safety officials want to inform and prepare Airmen as they head into the Labor Day weekend.Critical Days of Summer's objective is to call attention to the tragic loss or injury of Airmen during the summertime and to make Airmen realize
Aug. 22, 2012 Refresh and relax at the new Student Union Cafe The Student Union Café, located next to the Consolidated Education and Training Center, officially opened Aug. 20, and gives students on base a place to relax, study and eat. Opening day saw a steady stream of patrons who came to check out the Starbucks coffee offerings and the menu, which includes
Aug. 22, 2012 Commissary ready to serve with reset floor plan In late July, the commissary went through a headquarters-directed floor reset that caused some confusion and several questions, but Sheila Bramlett, store director for the past two years, said the store is now better equipped to serve Scott AFB's needs.Bramlett, who's been with the Defense
Aug. 20, 2012 U.S. Transcom hosts civilian for training to support 2012 NDAA The U.S. Transportation Command's Joint Transportation Reserve Unit (JRTU) held rotary wing familiarization and sling load training for more than 75 Air Force, Army, Navy, Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Homeland Security personnel Aug. 4 and 11 on Scott Air