May 23, 2012 Scott children get active with running contest Scott hosted the 9th Annual America Kids Run at the Youth Center Saturday to encourage children of military families to be more active."The Air Force wants to promote a healthy lifestyle," said Debbie Monfre, Youth Center sports administrator. "If you instill fitness into a child's life at a young
May 23, 2012 Team Scott celebrates National Police Week This year marked the 50th anniversary of National Police Week and 375th Security Forces Squadron members joined with other county peace officers to participate in several events to honor fallen officers. Team Scott also joined in a memorial service--prior to Police Week--at the St. Clair County Jail
May 23, 2012 Training, gear keeps riders safe all year Motorcycles on the road multiply as gas prices increase and the summer weather arrives. Did you know motorcycle accidents are the number one cause of fatal mishaps in the Air Force? To protect themselves, Team Scott members should be aware of the training and personal protective requirements for
May 23, 2012 Slideshow: Run for the Wall memorial ride More than 1000 people participated in this year's Run for the Wall, a 2600 mile, 10-day road trip across the country. Starting in California and ending in Washington D.C., the mission of RFTW is to honor all service members past, present and those who were declared missing in action or prisoners of
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