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
Dec. 3, 2009 Toys for Tots underway at Scott The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway until Dec. 19 at Scott. Founded and run by the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve since 1947, the mission of the Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts
Dec. 3, 2009 USTRANSCOM’s new Fusion Center forming In the summer of 2010, U.S. Transportation Command Fusion Center personnel will join the U.S. Army's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and other staff as they move into the new USTRANSCOM facility.The 210,000-square-foot, three-story building will house approximately 1,600 joint
Dec. 3, 2009 Senior civilian adapts to SDDC leadership role By the close of his second week as deputy to the commander of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Michael K. Williams had met with SDDC transportation leadership from around the world, co-chaired a general officer steering committee on the Defense Personal Property Program,