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.
March 2, 2011 Financial coach has priceless advice for Team Scott In conjunction with Military Saves Week, Peter Bielagus, a renowned finance coach, visited Team Scott Feb. 22. Mr. Bielagus learned about finances the hard way to include becoming thousands of dollars in debt from credit card abuse. But, he was able to recover and come out on top. Now he travels the
March 2, 2011 Wheel of Fortune: Scott spouse wins big Lori Jones, Team Scott's Officer's Spouses Club's first vice president, made national television last week as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune--and she won big, bringing home nearly $55,000 in cash and a trip to Belize. "I've watched the show for years, and I heard they were doing auditions in St.