April 4, 2012 ‘Hurts one, affects all’ The teal ribbons hanging on the poles along Scott Drive have become icons here at Scott Air Force Base. This year they announce the eighth annual observance of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. They also remind us of the daunting task the Department of Defense has given each military service
April 4, 2012 Scott member uses Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program Capt. Lisa McLean, 18th Air Force and 618th Air and Space Operations Center (Tanker Airlift Control Center) section commander, is one woman who used education to propel her from the enlisted force to the officer corps. "If you would have asked me in high school if I was going to go to college, I
April 3, 2012 Team Scott says goodbye to old 375th AES Building Demolition began April 2 on Building T-505, the old home of the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and after a short ceremony, Team Scott members participated in part of the demolition.Col. Edward Farley, 375th AES commander, and Col. Kevin Webb, 375th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, smashed
March 28, 2012 Scott Airman is top in his field Senior Airman Daniel Koland, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator and dispatcher, was named this year's Air Force Vehicle Operations Airman of the Year. "He is a stellar operator and is one of the first people distinguished visitors see when they get off the plane and one of the last
March 28, 2012 Scott AFB prepares for cyber inspection Scott Air Force Base will undergo a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection by the Defense Information Systems Agency April 2-6.A CCRI is a technical and operational inspection program that takes a close look at the base's information assurance and computer network defense policies to ensure they are
March 28, 2012 Seminar helps Scott couples stay resilient Scott Air Force Base hosted resilience training for 12 couples at the Enlisted Professional Enhancement Center March 23-24.The two-day training, which was specifically designed for couples, taught eight techniques to help cope with stress, solve problems and communicate."I really didn't know what to
March 28, 2012 Airman implores others to avoid his mistakes The Airman-to-Airman program came to the Scott Air Force Base Theater March 21 to communicate safety awareness, share consequences of poor choices and help others avoid making similar mistakes.The program, which began in 2010, consists of young Airmen who suggest ways for Air Force members to better
March 28, 2012 Service council: ‘We want to create a culture change’ Everyone has been a customer at least once in their life and expects good customer service, but do we really know what excellent customer service is? The Customer Service Council is a multi-layered group of individuals who represent the 375th Air Mobility Wing's squadrons, groups and Wing Staff
March 28, 2012 Recycle electronics April 17 at the Exchange parking lot Do you have electronic items stored in the back your garage or shed that need to be thrown away?For members who need to discard electronics, Scott AFB will provide an opportunity to dispose of them properly. In correlation with Earth week, E-Wits will be making a special trip to Scott Air Force Base
March 28, 2012 Nutritious diet imperative to Airmen’s good health Like a car needs fuel, a person's body needs proper nutrition to replenish itself and function at peak performance.In today's Air Force, it's imperative that Airmen know the importance of nutrition and how it plays a dominant role in their life."It is imperative that one be well fueled to perform