July 14, 2010 Small team keeps senior leaders connected Tucked inside a small, first floor office in a corner of Bldg. 1600 sits a small team of active duty, civilian and contract Airmen.Given their location, it's not hard to mistake them for Air Mobility Command personnel, but these Airmen actually belong to the 375th Communications Squadron. This team,
July 14, 2010 375th MDG to host school physical day The 375th Medical Group will host its annual school physical day Aug. 5. Illinois law requires a school physical for children entering pre-school, kindergarten, first, sixth and ninth grades, as well as all children participating in school sports. Additionally, Illinois requires up-to-date
July 14, 2010 Scott teen represents Illinois at competition Intelligence, scholastics, talent, fitness and self expression are the traits of the new Illinois' Junior Miss, Anaya Duncan, who is a Team Scott family member.After making it through the local and state competitions of the Junior Miss Scholarship Program--now named the Distinguished Young Women
July 14, 2010 Base salon recycles hair, helps clean up oil spill The Base Exchange beauty salon recently began collecting hair clippings to assist in the clean up of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.After finding out about the program from a friend, Caise Gardiner, hair stylist, began collecting hair at the end of June to donate through "Matter of Trust.""One
July 14, 2010 Scott employee recognized for Civil Air Patrol support Civil Air Patrol members are used to volunteering their expertise, time and financial resources in support of their country and communities. However, the organization can't successfully accomplish its emergency services, aerospace education and the cadet program missions without some help. The bulk
July 14, 2010 New commander takes charge of Scott’s CAP squadron Maj. Carol Hertel took command July 1 of the Scott Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol. Col. Gordon Larson, commander of the Illinois Wing, presided over the change of command and transfer of the squadron's guidon. Several members of the Illinois wing staff were present as the squadron said thank
July 7, 2010 Scott singers strike a chord at special events While the typical military member may be found carrying a cover, pens and a wallet among other necessities, an Air Mobility Command lieutenant colonel can also be found carrying a pitch pipe. Three years ago, Lt. Col. Steve Odum, AMC Inspector General chief of the operations planning branch, started
July 7, 2010 Teenagers learn life, leadership skills On June 18, 40 teens attended a free, six-hour seminar called, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens," hosted by the Integrated Delivery System at Scott Air Force Base.During the class, which was taught by IDS members from Family Advocacy, Demand Reduction, Youth Programs and the Airman and
July 7, 2010 Summer safety tips for pregnant women Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in a woman's life, but it can also be a time of difficulty--especially, during the hot summer months. During the summer, a pregnant woman must take extra precautions to keep her and her unborn baby safe and healthy.Below are some ways to stay safe:Drink plenty of
July 7, 2010 AE Missions: anything but routine Members of the 451st Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron can honestly say the way they train is exactly the way they perform their jobs anywhere. Their mission is to provide medical care to patients as they fly them to more stabilized care or more specialized, full-time care."The type of