March 16, 2011 Dispatch from the Front: Bullets to beans An Air Reserve Technician from the 729th Airlift Squadron at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., says he has the best job in the Air Force that an enlisted person can have. Tech. Sgt. Dennis Cardova is a C-17 loadmaster. "I am an enabler," said the Whittier, Calif., native. "I move cargo forward so the
March 16, 2011 Tornado season in Illinois is from mid-March through June Each year, approximately 1,000 tornados touch down in the United States. At Scott Air Force Base tornados pose the greatest severe weather threat to life and property. Being ready for severe weather, particularly tornados, is the best defense. Tornado season in Illinois is from mid-March through
March 16, 2011 Military Spouses Residency Relief Act exempts state income tax Military Spouses Residency Relief Act exempts state income taxIn November 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act into law. The MSSRA amends the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act to provide additional protections to spouses of servicemembers relating to
March 15, 2011 Community comes out to support fallen Airman Hundreds of people lined the streets of a procession line for Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback to show respect for a fallen hero March 12, 2011 in O'Fallon, Ill. Airman Cuddeback and another Airman were killed March 2, 2011 when a man opened fire on a bus of U.S. Airmen at an airport in Frankfurt,
March 9, 2011 Following his own advice: Chief Master Sergeant gets fitness help from the HAWC Asking for help can be one of the hardest steps toward achieving a fitness goal and for one Airman that was the case. Chief Master Sgt. Raymond Pelletier said he struggled with his weight for years, until recently when he took it upon himself to ask the Health and Wellness Center Staff for help. "My
March 9, 2011 March Madness at the HAWC At Scott Air Force Base, March Madness is not just about basketball. This month, in conjunction with Nutrition Month, the 375th Medical Group Health and Wellness Center is hosting a competition centered around healthy eating habits. Supporting Comprehensive Airmen Fitness, this four-week healthy
March 9, 2011 DEERS and ID card information The 375th Force Support Squadron Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and identification card office is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office can be reached at 256-8897 or via e-mail at 375FSS.CustomerService@scott.af.mil. The following outlines the proper
March 9, 2011 Rules for military members seeking employment Members preparing for retirement or separation from active duty, as well as government employees, are often contacted by Department of Defense contractors about possible employment. Military members and civilian personnel should adhere to the following ethical rules when seeking employment while on
March 3, 2011 EOD detonates munitions During a routine munitions inspection at Scott Air Force Base's munitions storage area yesterday, members of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron identified some unstable dynamite in their munitions igloos. Safety protocol procedures dictated that the unstable dynamite be destroyed immediately.