Aug. 17, 2011 Children with exceptional needs get chance to go to camp Children enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program enjoyed two days of camp Aug. 9 and 10.The camp, designed for children with specials needs, was made possible through the joint efforts of the Airman and Family Readiness Center EFMP Family Support Coordinator, Youth Center staff and
Aug. 17, 2011 Team Scott will host 9/11 remembrance ceremony On Sept. 11, Team Scott will honor the memories of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001."The two part event will provide a point of reflection for our community and inspire us as we work to protect the very freedom that was attacked that day," said Capt. Kyle Mattie, co-chairman of the Team
Aug. 17, 2011 375th AMW inspection begins Monday The 375th Air Mobility Wing will undergo a Combined Unit Inspection Aug. 22-29 with all areas of the mission undergoing a thorough review."Everyone within the 375th AMW has been working hard to prepare for this inspection," said Col. Michael Hornitschek, 375th AMW commander. "Now it's time to
Aug. 11, 2011 Scott All Bulletin - August 11 edition OFFICIAL 375 MDG LIMITED SERVICES - TODAYThe 375th Medical Group will have limited services today due to the Medical Group Training Day. There will be limited primary care and outpatient services available. As a reminder, if you need emergency care, seek out the nearest emergency center or call 911.
Aug. 10, 2011 Good communication with 9-1-1 dispatcher key during emergency One of the first and most important steps in an emergency is calling for assistance.When reporting an emergency remain as calm as possible. If necessary, take a deep breath and try to speak clearly. Immediately tell the 9-1-1 dispatcher the nature of your emergency and whether you need the police,
Aug. 10, 2011 Agencies on base team up to reduce mosquitoes With mosquito season underway at Scott Air Force Base, the 375th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health Flight, or PH, and the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Control Management have teamed up for their mosquito programs. Each year from May to October PH and CE run programs to help reduce
Aug. 10, 2011 Legal Office offers advice for filing VA disability claims Filing a claim for service-connected disability compensation with the Department of Veterans Affairs and getting it granted can sometimes be difficult, but it doesn't have to be if the filer understands the claims process and uses available resources.People currently experiencing an injury or
Aug. 10, 2011 More changes in store for busy corner on base It's been 10 years since Headquarters U.S. Transportation Command was constructed at the corner of Scott Drive and West Winters Street. In that short time, the complexion of West Winters Street has changed dramatically. Today, nearly 6,500 cars and 1,700 pedestrians travel on or across the 800-foot
Aug. 10, 2011 Scott officer plays basketball for U.S. in Military World Games U.S. military members joined athletes from 108 countries in Rio de Janeiro last month to compete in a variety of sporting events at the 5th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (International Military Sports Counsel) World Games.First Lt. Andrew Henke, 375th Contracting Squadron, participated in
Aug. 10, 2011 Feds Feeds Families campaign will benefit local food pantry His eyes glisten with tears, when he begins to talk about how appreciative the Community Interfaith Food Pantry is of the food Scott Air Force Base members will donate this August."Whatever you donate here is going to help the needy families in the area," said retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt.,