Oct. 19, 2011 Scott personnel involved with military comptroller’s symposium On Nov. 2, the American Society of Military Comptroller's Land of Lincoln Chapter will host the 2011 Mini Professional Development Institute Symposium at the Four Points Sheraton in Fairview Heights, Illinois. The ASMC President, Richard Weathers, Director of Plans and Programs Directorate, Air
Oct. 19, 2011 Scott pros prep students for cyber security competition National Cyber Security Awareness month is here and a cadre from the Air Force Network Integration Center is working with the local community to help inspire a new generation of defenders. Senior Master Sgt. Jon Welch, 2nd Lts. Matthew Evans and Alex Roosma, and Master Sgt. Brian Quick are
Oct. 19, 2011 New leadership at USTRANSCOM Air Force Gen. William M. Fraser III took command of the U.S. Transportation Command during a ceremony Friday at Scott Air Force Base.Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta presided over the ceremony during which Fraser became the 10th USTRANSCOM commander.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the
Oct. 12, 2011 Sergeant recalls the ups and downs of quitting smoking Tech. Sgt. Eric Sparks, Air Force Network Integration Center, called it quits and said he's proud of that decision.Sparks joined others to attend a four-week tobacco cessation class at the Scott Health and Wellness Clinic to talk about why they smoked and their reasons to quit."You can do the online
Oct. 12, 2011 Air Force communicators, air traffic controllers tour AFNIC More than 55 veteran Air Force communicators and air traffic controllers recently visited the Air Force Network Integration Center's Ludwig Heritage Hall as part of the Air Force Communicators and Air Traffic Controllers Association's annual convention. Among the attendees were former Air Force
Oct. 12, 2011 DISA softball team wins championship Defense Information Systems Agency earned its second consecutive Scott Air Force Base softball championship Aug. 19 with a 15-5 victory over Air Mobility Command (AMC/A4). The victory capped an extraordinary 19-1 season that included both a preseason tournament title along with the Scott AFB
Oct. 12, 2011 Wanted: Energy conservation ideas Air Mobility Command is offering free incentives for energy-saving ideas during its second annual Fuels, Energy, and Environment Idea Campaign Oct. 1-30 during Energy Awareness Month.AMC military members and civilians who submit eligible fuel, energy or environmental conservation initiatives to the
Oct. 12, 2011 Air Mobility Command conserves energy in the office, on the road With an annual energy bill of more than $100 million, not including aircraft fuel, Air Mobility Command officials are exploring ways to save energy and the money spent on it. While the most obvious energy savings might come from the flying mission, AMC is working just as hard to save energy on the
Oct. 12, 2011 Local Civil Air Patrol units practice search and rescue Illinois Wing's Group 1 Civil Air Patrol unit conducted search and rescue ground team training Oct. 1 at Scott Air Force Base. Twelve members of the group staff, Scott Composite Squadron and 286th Composite Squadron took part in the activity. A mission control center was set up at the Scott CAP
Oct. 12, 2011 Fundraising chairman is passionate about the cause Rich Weathers is accustomed to handling large sums of money. The retired Air Force colonel served in numerous financial management roles at all levels during his distinguished 30 year career. Currently, as Director of Plans and Programs for the Air Force Network Integration Center, he is responsible