March 21, 2012 ‘Knowledge is power’: New Scott employee has big educational goals A recently retired veteran, Karen Nixon, Air Force Network Integration Center, Knowledge Operations requirements lead, found her job from USAJobs.com and moved to Scott Air Force Base where she did not know anyone. But, what she did know was that she wanted to go to school. Nixon was fortunate that
March 21, 2012 Stay prepared for storm season with 72-hour kit Did you know in the Midwest in comparison with other states, Iowa ranks 6th in tornado occurrences, Illinois ranks 7th, and Missouri ranks 8th? The top five are Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Nebraska, in that order according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Illinois
March 21, 2012 SDDC change of command ceremony March 27 at Scott During a change of command ceremony at Scott March 27 in Hangar 1, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Richardson will assume command of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command from Maj. Gen. Kevin A. Leonard.Leonard, who assumed command of SDDC Aug. 25, 2010, will retire after 33 years of service
March 21, 2012 Situation on base terminated Members of the 375th Security Forces Squadron responded today at 8:45 a.m. to a possible security situation at the Mascoutah Gate. A commercial moving vehicle tested positive for a possible indication of nitrates, and military working dogs and SFS personnel are on scene investigating.No evacuations
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