July 13, 2011 Scott Airman helps injured co-worker at JB Balad Its 6 a.m. and the Redistribution Property Accountability Team at Joint Base Balad is off-loading multiple Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles during shift turnover when the team realizes they are missing someone. Master Sgt. Chad DeVries, 402nd Army Field Support Brigade NCOIC, had last seen
July 13, 2011 Airmen prepare for international skills competition Airmen from Scott Air Force Base will be traveling to Joint Base Lewis-McChord Field, Wash., to compete in the 2011 Air Mobility Rodeo competition July 24-29.Sponsored by Air Mobility Command, the event focuses on building international partnerships through competition. It features events showcasing
July 8, 2011 Photos: Pilot for a day returns to Scott Jared Anderson, who is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, was nominated to come to Scott and be a pilot for a day. The program gives seriously ill children a close up look at the Air Force.Click here for slideshow
July 8, 2011 Air Force Communicators, Air Traffic Controllers Association to meet in September When Air Force communications and air traffic control veterans meet in St. Louis in September to relive memories and swap stories, they will share a bond that few understand. This band of brothers and sisters includes members from around the nation who have proudly served this country since World
July 7, 2011 Photos: Instructor pilot course takes first flight The C-21A formal training unit at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. had its first flight on July 6, 2011 for the instructor pilot course under the 458th Airlift Squadron since it regained the C-21 training mission from the 45th AS at Kessler AFB, Miss. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Brian J. Valencia)
July 7, 2011 Scott All Bulletin - July 7 Edition OFFICIALASSUMPTION OF COMMAND - 7 JULOn behalf of the Commander, 375th Air Mobility Wing, you are invited to attend an Assumption of Command Ceremony at which Col. Patrick J. Gooley will assume command of the 375th Communications Group 7 July at 10:30. If you have any questions, please contact the
July 7, 2011 Special Needs Carnival at Youth Center July 16 The second annual Scott Air Force Base Special Needs Carnival is scheduled to be hosted at the Youth Center July 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The carnival will feature games, prizes and food like a typical carnival, but it also will be tailored to the interests of families of children who have special
July 7, 2011 Women of the 345th Recruiting Squadron learn martial arts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Mike Rethmeyer instructed a small group of women from the 345th Recruiting Squadron in basic self-defense recently. The seminar covered the basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu including escapes, chokes, and submissions that will work in real life situations. Mr. Rethmeyer said
July 7, 2011 Educational workshop offered for parents of young children The Airman and Family Readiness Center and Parent Advocates for Students and Schools, or PASS, will hold 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 have a successful and meaningful introduction into their child's
July 7, 2011 Youth learn about Air Force during weekend seminar More than 30 volunteers from across the base teamed up with the Scott Air Force Base Lewis Lynch Tuskegee Airmen Chapter to host a youth seminar the weekend of June 24-26 during which youth learned about aviation and even met an original Tuskegee Airman.The chapter welcomed 21 students from various