May 18, 2011 Fitness challenge will test Airmen’s running, strength The Scott Air Force Base Fitness Challenge is Friday from 7-11 a.m. at the pavilion near the softball fields.Each unit may enter a single team of 10 personnel to compete in 10K and 5K runs, push-up, sit-up and pull up challenges. This fitness challenge incorporates all four pillars of Comprehensive
May 18, 2011 Comedian brings laughs along with strong message Comedian Bernie McGrenahan brought his "Happy Hour" comedy show to Scott Air Force Base Monday bringing laughs along with a strong message.This "Happy Hour" was a program disguised as a stand-up comedy routine that discussed issues of avoiding at-risk drinking, drugs, suicide and sexual assault.Mr.
May 18, 2011 Base to celebrate Homecoming Week Team Scott organizations will open their doors to Scott residents, workers, and their families (ID card holders) to educate them about the many different missions at Scott AFB during the base's first ever Homecoming Week.Homecoming Week, which is June 6-10, was designated by the 375th Air Mobility
May 18, 2011 Organizations offer free clothes for military members Although the Red Cross is a place people normally turn to during a crisis, next week the Scott Red Cross will become a place to go to for clothes.In conjunction with Operation Homefront, both organizations will host a boutique Monday through Friday at the Red Cross providing free clothing to all
May 18, 2011 Airmen getting the most ‘Cluck for Their Buck’ Team Scott Airmen on meal cards have been temporarily receiving Basic Allowance for Subsistence as a result of renovations to the Scott dining facility. To help Airmen budget, the 375th Medical Group and the Airman and Family Readiness Center came out with a plan called "Cluck For Your Buck." "The
May 18, 2011 AMC commander visits the 375th AMW The commander of Air Mobility Command got a first-hand look at the 375th Air Mobility Wing and its Airmen during his two-day visit here May 11-12 as members of the wing "showcased" how they "Outshine, Outserve and Outperform" in all that they do.Gen. Raymond E. Johns, along with his wife, Diana, and
May 11, 2011 Scott Club strives to be 'showcase' The Scott Club's new manager and the recently re-formed Scott Club Advisory Council hope to bring fresh innovation to the club.Manager Graelin Garlington came to Scott Air Force Base and the Scott Club six months ago from Whiteman AFB, Mo. He said the club is making improvements patrons can see,
May 11, 2011 PASS workshop focuses on starting children in school The Airman and Family Readiness Center and Parent Advocates for Students and Schools, or PASS, held a workshop April 20 called "Starting Your Child in School."The workshop was part of an ongoing effort to educate parents on ways to give their children a successful and meaningful jump start toward
May 11, 2011 Volunteers from Scott help nonprofit repair homes More than 200 military members volunteered April 30 with Rebuilding Together Madison County--a nonprofit that rehabilitates homes. Volunteers used their skills to help make repairs to houses of low-income, disabled and elderly homeowners. They visited 15 homes in Alton, Edwardsville, Granite City
May 11, 2011 Enroll in the National Marrow Donor Registry at Scott Clinic The Scott Clinical Laboratory became a walk-in site Feb. 22 for all active duty military, eligible family members, Department of Defense civil service employees, Reservists and National Guard to enroll into the National Marrow Donor Registry. Each year there are 30,000 people diagnosed with leukemia