Aug. 25, 2010 PASS hosts workshop for parents of special needs children The Scott Air Force Base Parent Advocates for Students and Schools, or PASS, hosted a Special Needs Law workshop Aug. 18 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center to help educate parents of special needs children at Scott Air Force Base. During the workshop, Melissa Taylor, director of special
Aug. 25, 2010 Gate entry via biometrics to start in September Scott Air Force Base is implementing a Department of Defense program designed to add another layer of physical security protection, the Defense Biometrics Identification System. DBIDS stores identity data, verifying the access authorization of all personnel entering military installations using
Aug. 25, 2010 Shinseki says VA’s home loan program is strong Mortgage loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs continue to have the lowest rate for serious delinquency and foreclosures in the industry. "The continued high performance of VA loans is due to the dedication of VA's loan professionals, the support of our partners in the mortgage
Aug. 25, 2010 375th Communications Squadron flight named Facility of the Year The 375th Communications Squadron Multi-Function Switch flight was recently named the Outstanding Defense Information System Network Facility of the Year. The award was presented by the Defense Information Systems Agency - Continental United States Field Command at their Node Site Coordinators
Aug. 25, 2010 375th MDG reminds Team Scott to have safe fun in the sun With Labor Day right around the corner, many people will take to local lakes, rivers and streams for some fun. As great as a day spent boating can be, there is always the potential for bad outcomes, especially if one neglects to take all of the important safety aspects into consideration. Boating
Aug. 18, 2010 Meet the Hornitscheks: Mike, Polly, Forrest and Sydney The story of Col. Mike Hornitschek and his wife, Polly, is an all-American success story. A farm boy who dreamt of flying becomes a pilot in the Air Force and wing commander for the 375th Air Mobility Wing at Scott Air Force Base. A small town girl, smart and pretty, whose love for education and