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  • Scott squadron flies important passengers around the world

    Scott Air Force Base is home to the first Total Force Integration (TFI) Very Important Person (VIP) Special Airlift Mission squadron.The 54th Airlift Squadron, combined with the 73rd AS, seamlessly blends active duty and Reserve members respectively to provide unrivaled VIP airlift to the nation's

  • SDDC changing command Aug. 25

    Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard will assume command of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command in a change of command ceremony Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Scott Air Force Base Parade Field. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in Hangar 1. A ceremonial cannon salute

  • Scott agency keeps information secure

    The Information Protection Office sounds pretty self-explanatory; it's an office that protects information. But that definition far oversimplifies the vital role this office fills.Two years ago the IP function fell under the security forces umbrella, but in December 2008, the Air Force security

  • 375th AMW and 932nd AW join for exercise

    Airmen from the 375th Air Mobility Wing joined forces with the 932nd Airlift Wing during the weekend to accomplish a combined mobility exercise to practice deploying combat-ready Airmen to a forward location. The exercise, which was in preparation for the 932nd's Operational Readiness Inspection,

  • 375th AMW goes social with Facebook, Twitter presence

    Today marks the launch of the Facebook page for the 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. Michael Hornitschek, who took command of the wing June 25. "My goal is to share with you events and policies from my vantage point as well as facilitate discussions about issues that are important to you,"

  • MyCAA spouse jobs program resuming at Scott

    Although the My Career Advancement Account program was temporarily placed on hold last February, the Department of Defense will resume the program in October. Spouses who already had their MyCAA accounts as of July 20, should have their career plans approved by Aug. 31. Spouses with current accounts

  • Mobile DMV coming to Scott

    The Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile Unit will be at the Scott Club Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The mobile unit will offer the following services:Driver Services:- Illinois driver's license (renewal, replacement, corrections, out of state transfers of drivers licenses).- Illinois

  • Quick acting during emergencies is key to assistance

    One of the first and most important steps in an emergency is calling for assistance. When reporting an emergency, remain as calm as possible. If necessary, take a deep breath and try to speak clearly. Immediately tell the 9-1-1 dispatcher the nature of your emergency, specifying clearly what is