Sept. 29, 2010 New leadership at Scott’s expeditionary center unit The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Mobility Operations School, Detachment 2 received a new commander Sept. 24.Lt. Col. Wallace Kost relinquished command to Lt. Col. Joseph Davisson at 10 a.m. at Rockwell Hall. "As Airmen pass through our doors, they are ready to make the world a better place as
Sept. 29, 2010 Retirees stay connected at appreciation day Hundreds of military retirees visited Scott Air Force Base Saturday for the annual Retiree Appreciation Day.The day began with breakfast at the Scott Club and greetings from guest speakers including Col. Michael Hornitschek, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander; retired Col. James Bohn; and Col. Jill
Sept. 29, 2010 New facility supports Total Force Integration A new chapter in the Air Force's Total Force Integration efforts began at Scott Air Force Base Sept. 20 as the base celebrated the official opening of its newest 52,000-square-foot Operations Facility, which houses both active duty and Reserve members serving side-by-side to achieve both flying and
Sept. 28, 2010 Absentee Voters Week 2010 Absentee Voters Week, from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4, has been set aside by Department of Defense officials for voters to recognize the military's focus on preserving the right to vote and encouraging absentee voters to do so. The goals of Absentee Voters Week are to emphasize and encourage voters to
Sept. 28, 2010 Ban on use and possession of Spice, mood-altering substances During September, three Article 15s were administered at Scott AFB for the use of K2 Spice.On June 8, the Air Force published an Air Force guidance memorandum revising Air Force Instruction 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program. The revised AFI makes punishment mandatory
Sept. 23, 2010 Suicide prevention field day showcases wingman concept The 375th Air Mobility Wing highlighted the importance of the Wingman concept to prevent suicides during a day-long Suicide Prevention Field Day Sept. 23 near the dormitories.Hosted by the Integrated Delivery System and highlighting Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the day focused on the ability of one
Sept. 22, 2010 SWIC opens test center at Scott The 375th Air Mobility Wing and Southwestern Illinois College recently launched a joint project to establish a National Test Center at Scott Air Force Base, which conducted its first testing session Sept 9. "The biggest benefit for those who use the NTC is the ability to get instant score results,"