Aug. 8, 2012 Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visits Scott Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited Scott Air Force Base July 30-31 to meet with Airmen and discuss current Air Force issues. The chief paused to speak about 21st century Airmen and the training they deserve. He summed it up with, "The future is now." He visited with numerous Scott
Aug. 7, 2012 Like father like daughter, new record in world's longest canoe race A father-daughter duo and a third teammate spent a rigorous 54 hours paddling day and night 340 miles down the Missouri River and along the way broke a few records to earn 18th place out of 230 teams.Twelve-year-old Lauren Redfern set the record as the youngest paddler ever to compete and finish in
Aug. 7, 2012 The Future is now: CMSAF visits Scott AFB Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited Team Scott July 30-31 to meet with base Airmen and discuss current Air Force issues. Chief Roy paused to speak about 21st century Airmen and the training they deserve. He summed it up with, "The future is now." He visited with numerous Scott
Aug. 7, 2012 18th Air Force Welcomes New Commander Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay in a change of command ceremony today at the Scott Club here.The 18th Air Force is Air Mobility Command's sole warfighting numbered air force, and is responsible for AMC's worldwide operational
Aug. 1, 2012 New vice commander at 375th Air Mobility Wing In rural Prince George County, Va., John Price lived a simple life, having never traveled far beyond the county lines, but that all changed when he headed off to the Air Force Academy in 1989--his first flight ever.Now, after 19 years of service, he has traveled to all corners of the globe including
Aug. 1, 2012 Operation Air Force at Scott: Training future leaders of character Operation Air Force is a program that allows Air Force Academy cadets--officers in training--a chance to experience what life is like at operational Air Force bases. Academy cadets are randomly assigned an Air Force base, and live there anywhere from three to six weeks during the summer. While
July 27, 2012 Slideshow: Water survival training A survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist along with six other volunteers conducted water survival training for nine aircrew members who are required to complete a refresher course every three years to maintain their flight status.For more photos, click to view slideshow
July 26, 2012 Dept. of Energy lauds AF for conservation efforts The Air Force's innovative ideas and procedures for saving facility energy and aviation fuel have earned it recognition by the Department of Energy. Each year, the DOE presents a Federal Energy Management Program award to individuals and organizations within the federal government that significantly
July 25, 2012 Medical personnel train with 'iStan'--a new life-like training tool The 375th Medical Group hosted training for family practice residents of St. Louis University School of Medicine July 19.The trainees had the opportunity to use iStan, a technologically advanced full-body manikin that provides a near real-life experience."This is a great building tool for teamwork