Jan. 6, 2010 Dispatch from the front: Scott Airman helps maintain base infrastructure in Iraq A handful of Air Force personnel attached to the base command group work with the Navy to maintain the infrastructure of buildings, feed troops, provide shelter and ensure their basic needs are met at this remote Marine base.The BCG is comprised of servicemembers from varied career fields who
Jan. 6, 2010 Scott implements eFinance system Scott implemented eFinance Jan. 1, which offers a secure, paperless process to submit financial documents with automated assistance. This process is accomplished using a "DTS style," or "Turbo Tax style" approach to guide servicemembers through a wide range of finance functions by conducting an
Dec. 21, 2009 Reserve wing loses airman in Operation Enduring Freedom The Department of Defense announced the death of a 932nd Airlift Wing airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.Tech. Sgt. Anthony C. Campbell Jr., 35, of Florence, Ky., died Dec. 15 of wounds suffered from the detonation of an improvised explosive device in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Dec. 16, 2009 Local group hosts hunting trip for wounded warriors Two veterans injured during combat in Iraq traveled from Pennsylvania to Illinois last week to participate in a morale-building deer hunt.Local hunters from the Shiloh Spurs organization treated the veterans to hunting on prime ground in Pike County, Ill.The wounded warriors began hunting Friday
Dec. 9, 2009 Santa Claus lands at Scott’s Youth Center When Santa Claus visited the Youth Center Saturday morning he brought a positive message to children, and left with their Christmas wishes.St. Nick was at Scott for Breakfast with Santa, which featured food, games and knee-time with the man in the red suit.Karen Jalbert, Youth Program Coordinator,
Dec. 9, 2009 DEAMS deploys beta version at Scott Air Mobility Command's "Showcase Wing" is living up to its name as one of the premier units using the Air Force's new integrated system for accounting and financial management.The Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System deployed a Spiral 2 beta version Dec. 1, accommodating up to 300
Dec. 7, 2009 To the men and women of Air Mobility Command I am truly honored to join the AMC team. It is a privilege to serve with you, the men and women who make our global mobility mission happen each and every day. You are the thread that binds our nation's combat capability as you are the enablers of Unrivaled Global Reach for America...Always!As your
Dec. 3, 2009 18th AF commander visits 375th AMW The 18th Air Force commander got a first-hand look at the 375th Air Mobility Wing and its Airmen Nov. 24 and 25. Members of the 375th Air Mobility Wing showed how they Enable Combat Power and tie Scott's mission into the goals of the 18th AF. Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice, along with his wife, Susan,
Dec. 3, 2009 Scott couple showcasing historic home Cols. Denny Jobes, 18th Air Force, and Lynn Jobes, 932nd Airlift Wing, are opening their home Dec. 5 for the Lebanon Holiday House Tour.Historic homes will be open for public view in Lebanon, Ill., from noon until 5 p.m. the day of the tour. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 on Saturday, and the