June 30, 2010 Fire departments keep busy on July 4th Independence Day is quickly approaching and as Team Scott prepares to celebrate America's independence, please keep fire safety in mind. On July 4th more fires are reported than on any other day throughout the year. Fireworks account for more than half of all these reported fires. On average an
June 25, 2010 375th AMW welcomes new commander The 375th Air Mobility Wing welcomed their new commander, Col. Michael Hornitschek, during a change of command ceremony Friday.During the symbolic change of command, Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 18th Air Force commander, accepted the guidon from Col. Gary Goldstone as he relinquished command and
June 24, 2010 375th AMW Airman dies in vehicle crash, 3 injured One 375th Air Mobility Wing Airman was killed and three were injured after a high speed, single-vehicle crash June 23 at approximately 7:45 p.m. in Fairview Heights.All four were transported to Memorial Hospital where Airman 1st Class Jamarrio Beathea, 21, a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced
June 24, 2010 Scott responds to hazmat incident, area declared safe Emergency responders declared a white powdery substance, found today at 9 a.m., to be negative for biological or chemical material.Hazardous material and bioenvironmental technicians as well as fire and medical teams responded to Bldg. 1961 when a secretary called for help after finding the
June 24, 2010 Scott Clinic renovations complete A ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at Bldg. 1530 marked the completion of the renovations of Scott Clinic. The ceremony was presided over by Col. Gary Goldstone, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander and Col. Jill Sterling, 375th Medical Group Commander. "This project, while a long time in the works, is
June 23, 2010 Fostering, adopting when in the military More than 15,500 children are in substitute care in the state of Illinois. Of those, 7,293 are in foster homes.While many military members have opened their homes to these children, many more have unfounded preconceived ideas or believe their military service prevents them from becoming a foster or
June 23, 2010 ROTC cadets experience the Air Force at Scott The 375th Air Mobility Wing played host to 21 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from around the country June 1 - 17 as a part of the Operational Air Force Summer Program.The program is geared toward freshman and sophomore cadets, many of whom have had limited exposure to the military
June 23, 2010 General Johns: ‘Celebrate smartly’ The Fourth of July is a day for all Americans to celebrate the freedoms that you as Air Mobility Command Airmen help provide. Independence Day carries a simple yet important message of freedom that continues to unite us in a call to service. It's the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices made every
June 23, 2010 Phishing scams on the rise Air Force officials have recently noted a rise in phishing attacks on military members and their families. With this, the 375th Communications Group explains what phishing is and how to protect against it."A phishing attack is an attempt to obtain personal or sensitive information from individuals
June 23, 2010 Phishing scams on the rise Air Force officials have recently noted a rise in phishing attacks on military members and their families. With this, the 375th Communications Group explains what phishing is and how to protect against it."A phishing attack is an attempt to obtain personal or sensitive information from individuals