July 27, 2011 Reservists, Guardsmen travel to Scott for training Members from the California Air National Guard's 146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Tennessee's Air National Guard 118th AES traveled to Scott Air Force Base July 18-22 for Aeromedical Evacuation Communications training, hosted by the 375th AES.According to Staff Sgt. Antwan McGaw, a radio
July 27, 2011 A&FRC and PASS host education workshop The Airman and Family Readiness Center and Parent Advocates for Students and Schools hosted a workshop July 20 called "Starting Your Child in School."The workshop is part of an on-going effort to educate parents on ways to give their child a successful and meaningful jump start toward their early
July 27, 2011 Scott gears up for cyber inspection Scott Air Force Base will undergo a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection Aug. 1-5, conducted by the Defense Information Systems Agency.The CCRI is a technical and operational inspection that takes a close look at the base's information assurance and computer network defense policies to ensure they are
July 27, 2011 Big IDEA pays off for tech sergeant at Scott On July 22, Tech. Sgt. Bryan Mertzlufft received a $10,000 check for his big IDEA.Mertzlufft, Air Mobility Command warfare systems, was awarded the incentive check through the Air Force Innovative Development through Employee Awareness, or IDEA, Program for an initiative which is estimated to save
July 27, 2011 Airmen urged to take precautions during heat wave Due to the continued heat index, Scott Air Force Base safety officials offer the following tips to keep cool this summer and avoid heat injury:-Drink plenty of fluids, regardless of your activity level. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. -Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen. Choose
July 21, 2011 Scott All Bulletin - July 21 edition OFFICIALAFGLSC CHANGE OF COMMAND - 22 JULThe AFGLSC Change of Command will be 22 July at the Scott Club starting at 10 a.m. Maj. Gen. Gary McCoy will relinquish command to Brig. Gen. H. Brent Baker. Immediately following the change of command will be Maj Gen McCoy's retirement ceremony. Both
July 20, 2011 More than 200 children attend Vacation Bible School at Scott Yellow taxis, apples and street-signs decorated Chapel 1 designating July 10-14 as Protestant Vacation Bible School at Scott Air Force Base. VBS took place 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day.More than 200 children attended this years' VBS according to Andrea Beringer, the Protestant Religious
July 20, 2011 Domicile has far reaching implications No one wants to pay additional state taxes or unnecessary fees for vehicle registration if they don't have to. With servicemembers required to maintain mobility in order to accomplish their mission, Congress realized the sacrifice that military members make in moving from base to base, state to
July 20, 2011 Exchange discounting gas July 25–27 In 1895, the War Department issued General Order 46 directing commanders to establish an Exchange at every post. Since then, Exchange associates have faithfully served alongside the servicemembers of the United States during peace and times of war. Whether at Scott Air Force Base or Bagram Air Base,
July 20, 2011 2011 School Physical Day is Aug. 4 The 375th Medical Group will host its annual school/sports physical day Aug. 4.Illinois law requires a school physical for children entering pre-school, kindergarten, first, sixth and ninth grades. Additionally, Illinois requires up-to-date immunizations, eye examinations, and school physicals for