Feb. 24, 2010 Airmen across Scott provide behind the scenes support for the Operational Readiness Inspection Many think of a deploying force and imagine security forces, civil engineers and medical personnel. But there's also a group of Airmen who work behind the scenes to provide trusted counsel to leadership. While each staff agency serves a unique purpose, their overall goal is to provide feedback and
Feb. 24, 2010 Fire department reminds parents to instill fire safety According to the National Fire Protection Association, children playing with matches and lighters is the primary cause hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries each year, with pre-schoolers being most likely to start these fires. Typically, most fatal home fires are caused by igniting bedding,
Feb. 24, 2010 Medical teams, volunteers care for patients While the East Coast continues to dig its way out of the largest snow falls in recent history, Scott AFB's aeromedical teams are getting back to their normal operations flow after several weather diverts brought in more than 90 patients here.With more than 20 inches of snow covering the ground in
Feb. 24, 2010 Military Saves Campaign ends Sunday at Scott Mention financial security, and most people's eyes glaze over. Talk about becoming wealthy, and suddenly people listen. That's what draws attention to the Military Saves Campaign, a Department of defense-wide financial readiness program that kicks off Military Saves Week which runs through
Feb. 24, 2010 Team Scott holds memorial service for AFNIC Airman Friends and co-workers from the Air Force Network Integration Center, the 375th Air Mobility Wing, and the greater Scott Air Force Base community gathered Feb. 18 in Hangar 3 to celebrate the life of Maj. Mark Binkowski, who died Feb. 12 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.During the memorial
Feb. 19, 2010 Military Saves Week: Start small save big Military Saves Week starts Monday and runs through Sunday. During the week the Airman and Family Readiness Center in conjunction with the Youth Center will be on hand to educate Team Scott on being financially ready for any situation. In addition to a number of classes there will be informational
Feb. 18, 2010 Scott hosts information fair for parents with special needs children In an effort to help parents of special needs children feel less alone and educate them about the many resources available in the local area, Scott Air Force Base held its first special needs information fair Feb. 11."This area has tremendous resources available for parents and children," said
Feb. 18, 2010 375th Public Affairs office offers many services The 375th Public Affairs office serves as the link between Team Scott and the public.375th PA keeps up to date on the news and current events so they can provide trusted counsel to the base's leaders. 375th PA builds, maintains and strengthens the Air Force's relationships with the public, as well
Feb. 18, 2010 AFGLSC hosts local mayors The Air Force Global Logistics Support Center held its first Mayor Appreciation Day Feb. 2. The Honorable Gary Graham, Mayor of O'Fallon; the Honorable Jim Vernier, Mayor of Shiloh; the Honorable Jerry Daugherty, Mayor of Mascoutah; and the Honorable Scott Abner, Mayor of Lebanon attended the event
Feb. 18, 2010 AFNIC centralizing MAJCOMs’ command records management The Air Force Network Integration Center is bringing records management and other communications and information functions from across 10 major commands to Scott.The action is related to the Program Budget Decision 720 reduction in Air Force manpower, and an Air Force directive to consolidate MAJCOM