May 23, 2012 Team Scott salutes local veterans on Honor Flight After waking up to catch an early flight, 26 World War II veterans stepped off a bus and approached the long, awaited sight. Some smiled and for many tears began to fall down their wrinkled, aged faces as they saw the tall, pale granite walls of the WWII memorial for the first time. On May 21,
May 22, 2012 Memorial Day events The events below represent a random list of area Memorial Day observances. Check your local hometown newspaper or city Web site for additional information about Memorial Day ceremonies in your neighborhood.Scott VFW Post 4183 Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28 at 9 a.m. Keynote address by Tech. Sgt.
May 18, 2012 The 375th Air Mobility Wing welcomes new commander The 375th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its new commander, Col. David Almand, during a change of command ceremony today. During the ceremony, the presiding officer, Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay, 18th Air Force commander, accepted the guidon from Col. Michael Hornitschek as he relinquished command and
May 16, 2012 Health fair promotes physical, mental well-being The 375th Force Support Squadron hosted a free health fair at the James Gym Friday at Scott Air Force Base.The health fair was open to active duty, Guard, Reserve, civilian employees, retirees and contractors."The purpose of the health fair was to share information to help improve the overall health
May 16, 2012 CSI Scott: FBI and AFOSI train on base The Air Force Office of Special Investigations and FBI special agents from the Springfield, Ill., and St. Louis FBI divisions trained on the steps and procedures needed for crime scene investigations May 8."This training is important because if Scott needs future assistance from the FBI with an on
May 11, 2012 Bomb threat at Scott Officials are responding to a bomb threat madeby a former employee that occurred at approximately 1 p.m. today at the 375th Medical Group's Clinic building, and as such that building along with nearby buildings to include Bldgs. 1529/1533 have been evacuated. The suspect made verbal threat and was
May 9, 2012 Hornitscheks prepare to bid farewell After serving nearly two years as 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. Michael Hornitschek prepares to pass the torch to a new commander May 18 by taking some time with his wife, Polly, to reflect on what they considered to be their successes during their time here.His command has remained true
May 9, 2012 Scott employee raising awareness of ‘brittle bone disease’ In light of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness week, the OI Foundation is raising awareness at Scott Saturday with informational displays.OI, sometimes know as "brittle bone disease," is a genetic disorder that makes bones very fragile.Lona Berndt, 375th Force Support Squadron community readiness
May 9, 2012 Fire hazards associated with smoking We've all heard the countless statistics and warnings about the dangers to your health from smoking. Many people only look at the physical damage that occurs to the lungs over a long period of time. There is a more insidious side to the smoking problem, one that occurs swiftly and without warning,