Nov. 9, 2011 AFSA Veterans Day Vigil Run honors fallen Airman More than 400 Team Scott members came together for a 24-hour relay run to honor a fallen Airman during the Air Force Sergeants Association's Veterans Day Vigil Run here Nov. 4-5.The event honored Senior Airman Bradley Smith, a native of Troy, Ill., who was killed in Afghanistan Jan. 13, 2010. His
Nov. 9, 2011 Federal employees stay informed through health fair The Scott Club hosted the annual Federal Employee's Health Fair Nov. 1 to increase awareness of all the available health care providers. Health care providers that showcased their business included Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Government Employees Health Benefits, Health Link, Met Life, Vision Care
Nov. 9, 2011 AMC staffer celebrates 22 years of ‘butt’ kicking It's been 22 years since Rhonda Love quit smoking cigarettes, and she is just one reason why Scott Air Force Base has one of the lowest tobacco user rates in Air Mobility Command."What got me to stop was my daughter, who's now 32," said the AMC transportation assistant. "She came home from school
Nov. 9, 2011 PASS will present 'Roadmap to Your Child's Future' The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a Parent Advocates for Students and Schools, or PASS, workshop Wednesday, Nov. 16 called, "Roadmap to Your Child's Future."This workshop is part of an on-going effort to educate parents and students on how to begin gathering the knowledge and
Nov. 9, 2011 Scott Airmen march in Veterans Day parade in St. Louis More than 100 service members from Team Scott participated in the Veterans Day parade Saturday, hosted by St. Louis to honor all veterans. The Scott AFB contingent of Air Force and Navy members complimented the numerous other organizations marching that included local Reserve Officer Training Corps
Nov. 4, 2011 Veterans Day Events VETERANS DAY 2011**There are many Veterans Day ceremonies in the local area. This list is not all inclusive. For information about Veterans Day activities in your specific town, contact your city hall or chamber of commerce.**Event: United Way Helping Veterans "Get Connected" Open House and Service
Nov. 3, 2011 Scott All Bulletin - Nov. 3 edition OFFICIALFLAG PRESERVATIONAll flags, except the U.S. flag, have been removed from the parade field for seasonal care. This is a cost savings measure that will cut down on the amount of repairs due to winter wear and tear. The flags will be reposted in the spring on or about April 1 weather
Nov. 2, 2011 Scott AFB affected by Air Force civilian workforce restructuring In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for DoD to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5,900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the Air Force has eliminated approximately 9,000 positions. Scott AFB has identified 321 Air Force civilian
Nov. 2, 2011 ‘6S’ helps units organize The 375th AMW will be holding a wing-wide 6S event starting on Monday. Units are asked to complete their 6S activities within a two-week window, Nov. 7-18. Schedule a "fit it in" as they can, but provide results to their group deputy commander by Nov. 23. 6S is defined as:Sort - Identify and remove
Oct. 28, 2011 Scott AFB members give back to veterans of Saint Louis In the heart of Saint Louis with paintbrushes and tools in their hands more than 350 Team Scott and community members volunteered to rehabilitate a building for local veterans Oct. 27 as part of the two month "Celebration of Service" campaign. The national campaign chaired by Home Depot and the