April 28, 2010 Medical crews transfer patients out of Afghanistan If it weren't for the roar of the engines on the cramped KC-135 heading into Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, this flight would have been completely silent."I've never seen the plane this full before," said Senior Master Sgt. Chuck Smith, a boom operator for the Mississippi Air National Guard's 153rd
April 26, 2010 As AFNET opens doors to social networking sites, AMC officials stress importance of cyber security This month, as the Air Force opens its network to Internet-based capabilities, including social networking services, AMC leaders say it's important Airmen always keep Operations Security, network protection, and professionalism at the forefront.On March 30, the Air Force opened the network to
April 22, 2010 Base-wide clean-up day Friday at Scott Scott Air Force Base is conducting a base-wide clean-up Friday in support of Earth Week, April 19-23.The occupants of each facility are asked to clean the areas around their premises to include trimming bushes and weeding, sweeping sidewalks, raking leaves, touching up paint, emptying trash bins,
April 22, 2010 Job Fair May 5 at Scott Club Are you nearing separation or retirement and looking for an Information Technology, technical or intelligence job? Do you have an active federal security clearance and interest in finding new career opportunities? If so, you can attend the Scott Air Force Base Defense Technology and Intelligence
April 22, 2010 Road Warriors hit the ground running Five years ago Brian Trout, 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center, began training for a marathon by himself. Bored of training alone, he asked some co-workers from the 618th TACC at Scott Air Force Base to join him in training. Together they trained and ultimately ran in the 2005 O'Fallon Turkey Trot.
April 22, 2010 Contracting Squadron keeps base humming You may not realize it, but the desk you are sitting at, the computer you are working on and sometimes even the building you are occupying are all here because of one squadron.The 375th Contracting Squadron is responsible for the acquisition of the goods, services and construction necessary to
April 22, 2010 Workplace safety program implemented at Scott A new plan was implemented recently at Scott to ensure the workers of the 375th Air Mobility Wing a safer and more beneficial workplace environment. The Voluntary Protection Program, signed by 375th AMW Commander, Col. Gary Goldstone, April 13, is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration
April 22, 2010 Exercise conducted on base Just weeks after receiving an Excellent on the Operational Readiness Inspection, the 375th Air Mobility Wing did not waste any time before conducting another exercise.If anyone wondered why the base was in Exercise Force Protection Condition Delta Thursday evening, the exercise was the reason. The
April 14, 2010 Scott AFB celebrating Earth Week April 19-23 is Earth Week at Scott Air Force Base, which will feature environmental, recycling, energy, and Clean Water Act activities, with an Arbor Day event April 22. The purpose of Earth Week is to encourage everyone to do their part to enhance the environment, recycle, conserve energy and keep