Jan. 27, 2010 18th AF attorney assists Haitian orphans, relief efforts Along with sending medicine, food and teams to operate the airfield within hours of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti, the Air Force also sent in an unlikely, but most valuable asset -- a lawyer. Military lawyers, such as Lt. Col. Randon Draper, 18th Air Force Legal Office, assist commanders with
Jan. 27, 2010 Site provides instructions for transporting aid U.S. Transportation Command's Web site now provides instructions for nongovernmental or nonprofit organizations seeking airlift or sealift for humanitarian supplies and relief personnel."How Do I Get Lift?" is an interactive presentation that steers customers through the process of acquiring
Jan. 21, 2010 Scott Airmen help build with Habitat for Humanity Ten volunteers from Scott helped construct a house Saturday near Collinsville, Ill., with Habitat for Humanity.The new home is going up on Black Lane in State Park Place--an unincorporated, low-income area west of Collinsville.Habitat for Humanity volunteer coordinator Georgia Schefft described the
Jan. 21, 2010 Scott hosts Phoenix Stripe leadership conference for NCOs Mid-level NCOs, civilian employees take part in 'one-of-a-kind' AMC leadership programby Airman 1st Class Amber Kelly-Herard375th Air Mobility Wing Public AffairsSCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Since 1998, Air Mobility Command has sponsored a conference aimed at providing a select group of mid-level
Jan. 21, 2010 Scott Airmen train in Self Aid and Buddy Care Broken bones, severe burns, lacerations and sucking chest wounds are three aspects of the Self Aid and Buddy Care training Scott Airmen completed Friday."SABC training prevents needless deaths and crippling injuries in combat," said training instructor, Senior Airman Aaron Jennings.SABC is a
Jan. 13, 2010 Volunteer income tax assistance available Tax season is upon us and the Team Scott Tax Center will be opening its doors Feb. 1. The Team Scott Tax Center is located at Bldg. 861 South Dr. across the street from the Veterinary Clinic. Active duty personnel, Reservists, National Guard, family members, military retirees, and federal civilian
Jan. 13, 2010 Airman can begin filing taxes at home using militaryonesource.com As W-2s become available on myPay.com, Scott AFB personnel can begin filing their taxes even before the tax center opens. They can do this by filing their taxes online for free by using the Department of Defense's Military OneSource family support program."Instead of going to a traditional tax
Jan. 13, 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon Wednesday at Scott Come and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the Scott Air Force Base community and have lunch while learning about the many contributions Dr. King made to our great nation. The installation theme this year is "Yes We Can." Following this theme, the Scott AFB Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 6, 2010 Scott receives H1N1 vaccine The 375th Medical Group received a limited supply of injectable H1N1 vaccine from the State of Illinois Public Health Office designated for high risk non-active duty beneficiaries. Scott AFB has also received the H1N1 vaccine for its active duty force. The 375th MDG will work with wing units to get