Jan. 10, 2011 JETs help move Afghanistan mission Most Airmen know that Air Force jets move cargo, personnel and equipment in and out of theater. But for some Airmen, this type of jet doesn't exactly rack up flight time. This JET is really a Joint Expeditionary Tasking in which several Transit Center at Manas Airmen are assigned to the Army to
Jan. 5, 2011 618th AOC member is Reservist of the Year Senior Master Sgt. Donna Crone, the 618th Air and Space Operations Center's Director of Operations superintendent, was named Air Force Reserve Command's 2010 Outstanding Individual Reservist of the Year for the senior NCO category in an announcement Nov. 17.The award, part of the Air Force Reserve
Jan. 5, 2011 Air Force Network Migration is on the way to Scott As the Air Force continues transforming its cyber operations, the Air Force Network Integration Center and 24th Air Force will establish a centralized user directory and e-mail service for all Air Force network users. The Air Force Network, or AFNET, migration project will collapse all stand-alone
Jan. 5, 2011 Team Scott member helps save a life On the morning of Dec. 22, Kayce Lauf, a Health and Wellness Center fitness specialist here, received a phone call from her sister, Kristina, in Los Angeles, Calif., who had just been called by a 5-year-old girl from East St. Louis.The girl, DeJana Enlow, found her grandma on the floor next to her
Jan. 5, 2011 Company Grade Officers Council awards academic scholarships Three Airmen recently received scholarships to help pay for college expenses through the 2010 Scott Company Grade Officers Council Academic Excellence Scholarship program.The scholarships ranged from $100 to $250 and nominees were selected based on their individual and academic data, school and
Jan. 5, 2011 HAWC to host Biggest Loser 2 Challenge Scott's Biggest Loser Challenge, hosted by the Health and Wellness Center, is back for its second rotation.The Biggest Loser 2 Challenge begins Jan. 10, just in time to help Team Scott members with any healthy weigh and lifestyle goals for 2011. The challenge is a team approach to increase physical
Jan. 5, 2011 AbilityOne Base Supply Store open for business AbilityOne BSS replaced Office Depot as a result of an Air Mobility Command directed contracting to civilian conversion. Scott AFB customers will still receive the same service but under a new look, name and operator.AbilityOne BSS is an AbilityOne agency and a member of the National Industries for
Jan. 5, 2011 Program rewards good 'IDEAs' with cash Have you ever had an idea you thought would improve the Air Force and save money or resources? Did you know the Air Force has an incentive awards program that pays up to $10,000 for these good ideas? If you answered yes to either of these questions, why haven't you submitted your IDEA?But, before
Jan. 5, 2011 Survey will assess Air Force community and well-being Invitations to take the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment will be released Jan. 25. The assessment is designed to assist the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Family Advocacy Program, Health and Wellness Center, Mental Health Centers, Family Member Programs and chaplains to better meet the needs
Jan. 5, 2011 Tax Center volunteers needed at Scott AFB The Scott AFB Tax Center needs volunteers to join its staff for the upcoming tax season. Volunteers can be active duty, family members, or retirees. They will assist taxpayers, prepare and file returns, answer basic tax questions, or assist with general office duties such as answering the telephone.