Nov. 25, 2009 AMC commander: 'Time to give thanks' For over 230 years our great nation has celebrated Thanksgiving as a time to recognize the many priceless gifts we enjoy as Americans. It's a time to appreciate and celebrate our families and our friends; a time to reflect on how privileged we are to live in such a great land of opportunity. For
Nov. 18, 2009 Wingman Day boosts morale, builds team Scott Airmen and civilians participated in Wingman Day Friday as a way to form tighter bonds among Airmen and co-workers, reinforce the values of safety and wingman culture, and boost morale."This is about taking care of each other," said Col. Stephen Oliver, 375th Air Mobility Wing vice
Nov. 18, 2009 Scott implementing new fingerprint security measure Physical security encompasses the measures that prevent or deter attackers from accessing a facility, resource, or information stored on physical media. It can be as simple as a locked door or as elaborate as multiple layers of security personnel and sensors. Scott AFB is implementing a program
Nov. 18, 2009 Army NCO assumes leadership role at USTRANSCOM Transportation NCOs from duty stations around the world gathered at Scott to hear from the man who led them for five years and would be the first Soldier to serve as the senior enlisted advisor for U.S. Transportation Command. Command Sgt. Maj. Tomás R. Hawkins, command sergeant major for Military
Nov. 18, 2009 Scott Airman keeps vehicle data while deployed in Iraq First time deployments can be tough for young Airmen and for one Senior Airman with the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron, it also means missing the birth of his first child. But, like so many other servicemembers, he gets on with the tasks at hand and makes the most of his time in Balad,
Nov. 12, 2009 USTRANSCOM’s first senior enlisted leader retires Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth McQuiston, U.S. Transportation Command's first senior enlisted leader, retired from active duty today, amid family, friends and co-workers who packed the Seay Auditorium to wish him well."It's tough to leave a place full of such great people," Chief McQuiston said. "It's
Nov. 10, 2009 Wing holds re-designation ceremony Hundreds of Team Scott personnel gathered in military formation Nov. 10 to participate in a re-designation ceremony for the 375th Air Mobility Wing and an assumption of command for a new squadron, both results of the Air Force's continued Total Force Integration efforts.The 375th Airlift Wing was
Nov. 9, 2009 Military Child Education Coalition trains Scott AFB families Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen, along with their spouses, received training Nov 3 from the Military Child Education Coalition at the Global Reach Planning Center at the U.S. Transportation Command campus. The 375th Air Mobility Wing Commander, Col. Gary Goldstone, opened the training sessions
Nov. 4, 2009 Improved protection for household items Relocating can be one of the most stressful events in a person's life. With approximately 500,000 household goods shipments every year, the military is the largest moving population in the United States. The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command is committed to making every move a
Nov. 4, 2009 Veterans day events Veterans Day is Nov. 11 the local area will be hosting a variety of events to honor those who have served past and present. Event: St. Louis' 26th Annual Regional Veterans Day Celebration Date: Nov. 7 Time: POW/MIA ceremony starts at 10:45 a.m. followed by parade at noon. Location: St. Louis