July 21, 2010 Ambitious sergeant makes rank quickly Making chief master sergeant is no easy task, but Senior Master Sgt. Brian Kentta, the superintendent for the operations division of Air Mobility Command's Directorate of Communications, made it look simple by being selected for chief at the age of 36.The average chief master sergeant sews on after
July 21, 2010 Back-to-Basics fitness class pushes participants with fundamentals In an effort to help with physical fitness, the Fitness Center staff has created a Back-to-Basics course taught by Glendora Brock, which focuses on the fundamentals of fitness."Back to Basics is a challenge that's different every week," said Dana Czzowitz, a Back-to-Basics participant. "I truly love
July 21, 2010 Cadets and interns see how water goes from river to faucet American Water Military Services at Scott Air Force Base and Illinois American Water Company Interurban District sponsored a tour of the East Saint Louis Water Treatment Plant to show visitors from the base how Mississippi River water is processed into clean drinking water. The conventional surface
July 14, 2010 Mobile DMV returning to Scott The Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile Unit will be on base July 21 at the Scott Club from 9:30 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
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