Oct. 20, 2010 Investments and individuals conserve energy at Scott AFB One of the biggest obstacles to electrical energy conservation is its invisibility. You can't see it, can't smell it, and only notice it when it isn't there. This invisibility is part of why it's shocking to get an unexpectedly high electric bill--you know you use it, but there's no tangible way to
Oct. 20, 2010 Employment opportunities at Scott NAF Human Resource Office employment information:Veterinary Medical Officer (Vet Clinic) Must be 18 years of age or older, hold a degree in Veterinary Medicine and be licensed to practice veterinary medicine and issue health certificates in the State of Illinois. Examines, treats, vaccinates animals
Oct. 20, 2010 Honoring Heroes The Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard performs numerous details for Air Force veterans at this cemetery as well as covering funerals throughout a four state region. Airmen of all ranks and units are assigned to the Honor Guard for four months at a time.Click to view slideshow
Oct. 14, 2010 Free class aims to put you to sleep Whether someone has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep or they still feel tired after a full night's rest, the 375th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health office offers a sleep enhancement class to help people get the most out of their sleep."Whether you are having trouble sleeping or you
Oct. 14, 2010 Changes on the way for housing utility bills Housing residents have been receiving "demonstration" utility bills in preparation for live billing, scheduled to begin Feb. 1, 2011 (for January 2011 usage). Demonstration bills show each home's usage and compares it to the average usage of all homes of the same floor plan.Beginning February 2011,
Oct. 14, 2010 Saving energy enables mission Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz stated, "We must embrace the notion that energy efficiency is not a stand-alone priority because it binds together and enables every dimension of our mission."Energy efficiency means using less energy to get the job done.Energy efficiency is important
Oct. 14, 2010 Traumatic stress response team ready Members of the Mental Health Flight, the Airman & Family Readiness Center and the Base Chapel make up the Scott Traumatic Stress Response team and stand ready to respond to any crisis scenario.Formerly known as the Critical Incident Stress Management team, the TSR trained professionals receive
Oct. 14, 2010 Everyone reminded to check smoke alarms regularly, replace batteries Throughout the week of Oct. 3-9, base personnel learned about fire prevention and safety as part of Fire Prevention Week.Hosted by the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron, the week included everything from story time at the Child Development Center and to meeting Sparky the Fire Dog to live-fire
Oct. 14, 2010 Scott PRIDE program aims to keep base looking great While the Scott grounds always look outstanding, "sometimes we all need to pitch in and spend a little extra time looking around our respective facilities to find things that already look good and make them look great," said Col. Michael Hornitschek, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander. For that
Oct. 14, 2010 Family Advocacy offers assistance to prevent domestic violence To help combat domestic violence, the Scott Air Force Base Family Advocacy team is working to offer classes and assistance to help prevent or help people cope with domestic violence.Domestic violence can include threats, pushing, punching, slapping, choking, sexual assaults and assaults with