June 29, 2011 Integrated DoD/VA Disability Evaluation System now in place for servicemembers A new Disability Evaluation System that integrates the processes of the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs is now in place at Scott Air Force Base for servicemembers referred for medical evaluation boards.The Integrated Disability Evaluation System, or IDES, provides a more seamless
June 29, 2011 Golf tournament benefits Team Scott For the 18th year in a row, Tri-Cor Industries, based in O'Fallon, Ill., hosted an annual benefit golf tournament June 24 to help raise funds for Friends of Military Families.More than 100 people participated in the tournament, which also included a check presentation from Scott Parker, Tri-Cor
June 29, 2011 Scott firefighters train with local departments Firefighters from Scott Air Force Base teamed up with local community fire departments June 21 for a training exercise together at Air Mobility Command headquarters.Because of the sensitivity and mission of the building along with the number of officers who work there, this exercise is unique,
June 29, 2011 Airmen receive opportunity to attend Air Force Academy Two Airmen assigned to Scott Air Force Base were recently selected to attend the Air Force Academy preparatory school through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Program while another Airman was selected for direct entry into the Academy. The programs give Airmen the opportunity to gain a
June 29, 2011 Scott Airman earns Army Combat Action Badge Staff Sgt. Lance Atkinson, a combat trucker from the 387th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, was awarded the Army Combat Action Badge during a ceremony at a base in Southwest Asia June 9.Sergeant Atkinson received the badge for his actions while on a convoy in Iraq as part of the Joint
June 23, 2011 Scott All Bulletin - June 23 edition OFFICIALTSGT RELEASE PARTY - TODAYYou are invited to join Team Scott in congratulating the newest TechnicalSergeant selectees. The celebration will take place at the Scott Club today.The selectees and their families or immediate guests must be in place by1530 all other guests may join them at
June 22, 2011 Marine week continues to June 26 St. Louis' third annual Marine Week kicked off June 20 with a display of aerial precision over St Louis' biggest landmarks including the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium.The festivities will continue until June 26 with the dozens of events scheduled to teach attendees what being a Marine is all about.
June 22, 2011 Special needs camp registration deadline soon The boys and girls scream in delight as they each feel a little pull on their fishing rod. As they struggle to reel in their prize-winning fish they wave to another group of children just arriving back to camp after a hike through the woods. Soon, they will all get together to have lunch followed by
June 22, 2011 Golf tournament benefits enlisted Air Force members During a nice summer day, more than 70 members of Team Scott joined together at Cardinal Creek Golf Course June 16 to raise money through the annual First Sergeants Golf Tournament for Operation Warmheart.The event raised more than $3,900 with proceeds directly supporting base recognition programs
June 22, 2011 Sensory-friendly summer movies begin June 25 For many families a trip to the movie theater is common place, but for some children with special needs, the theater setting isn't an option. But, with the help of the Exceptional Family Member Program at Scott Air Force Base, it can be.Last December, Natalie Jackson, EFMP Family Support