March 14, 2012 Bowling gets combat makeover Pushups. Sit-ups. Run. Bowl?That's the idea behind a new Combat Bowling Program at Scott designed to change up the PT routine."Combat Bowling is not just the standard PT, it changes things and is a break from the normal routine," said Bob Izydorek, Stars and Strikes Bowling Center manager.Combat
March 14, 2012 Scott's Youth of the Year excels in school and volunteering Jeff Martin was driving home one day when he received a phone call from the Scott Youth Center. He pulled over, answered the phone and learned the center wanted him to apply to be Scott Air Force Base's Youth of the Year.That same day, he picked up the application, listed his accomplishments, wrote
March 14, 2012 Mail clerk at Scott AFB donates 100th pint of blood Sheila Terrando, Air Force Network Integration Center mail clerk, gave her 100th pint of blood Tuesday at Scott Air Force Base."There are so many people who need blood, and there's not enough blood to go around," Terrando said. Terrando started donating blood in January of 1980 when she was a
March 14, 2012 Airman tops challenges to earn degree When Master Sgt. Lisa Giedeman, 635th Supply Chain Operations Group first sergeant, was selected for master sergeant in 2008 with 15 years in the military, she knew retirement was right around the corner.She earned her Community College of the Air Force degree as a senior airman, however, she knew
March 14, 2012 About the Scott Education Center The Scott Education Center supports Airman development through delivery of high-quality, innovative and accessible educational programs and services. Comprehensive program offerings enhance Airman readiness and promote successful career transitions. "We provide the resources and support to help
March 14, 2012 Fitness class at Scott is for pre and post-pregnancy moms After convalescent leave, most new moms in the Air Force have four-and-a-half months until their next Physical Fitness Test, which can be daunting, especially if they have not worked out during their pregnancy.Recently, the Health and Wellness Center started a Pregnancy and Post-partum Fitness Class
March 14, 2012 Memorial march at Scott Air Force Base will honor veterans On April 9, 1942, American and Filipino soldiers who were serving in the Philippines surrendered to Japanese forces. They marched for days in scorching heat through jungles and more than 10,000 died along the 80-mile route.The annual memorial Bataan Death March is held at the White Sands Missile
March 9, 2012 Master sergeants selected for senior master sergeant Congratulations to the following master sergeants selected for senior master sergeant at Scott Air Force Base.Jamie AndersonJamie AugerJancy BarnettMaio BerriosJeffrey BishopLaurie BorosAaron BrooksMark CornellBrian DepasqualeDavid DeRemerMisty DeRemerLoren DickChrista Dossett Johnathan FieldsThomas
March 7, 2012 Air Force expands drug testing program to include prescription drugs The Air Force and other military services will expand their drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs beginning May 1, 2012.On Jan. 31, 2012, the Secretary of Defense gave a 90-day advance notice of the drug testing expansion which aims to counter the nation's growing