July 22, 2009 Airshow prep in full swing More than 40 key workers are fine tuning planning details as they prepare for the Sept. 19-20 airshow that features the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights. "We're about 60 days out from the show, so all the big pieces are being finalized, and now we're working on all the
July 22, 2009 Scott Airmen support Rodeo Air Mobility Command's Mobility Rodeo 2009 officially started Sunday. However, members of the 375th Communications Support Squadron began preparations last September to support the Rodeo staff. The 375th CSPTS team created the Rodeo Web site, which is essential to every aspect of the event. "We
July 22, 2009 Air Force FOIA requests can now be made online The U.S. Congress established the Freedom of Information Act to allow public access to U.S. government records, ensuring both an informed citizenry and government accountability. Now, taking advantage of the FOIA process to access Air Force information has become easier. Members of Scott's Air Force
July 22, 2009 Pilot for a day returns to Scott Friday Brooke Nichelson, 17, will be "Pilot for a Day" at Scott Friday as part of a program intended to create positive, fun experiences for children and teens with serious illnesses. When Brooke was 2 years old, doctors discovered a low-grade brain tumor. Since then he has endured surgeries, chemotherapy
July 15, 2009 Comm experts ensure inspection success After months of toil in preparation for the base-wide Enhanced Compliance Validation inspection, Col. Gary Goldstone, 375th Airlift Wing commander, announced Friday that Scott scored very well in the inspection. The ECV was conducted last week by a nine-person Defense Information Systems Agency team
July 15, 2009 311th AS prepares for AMC Rodeo Landing on a shortened runway or at a civilian airfield, taxiing in, stopping on a dime and dropping off distinguished visitors on time is just another day in the life of a C-21 pilot. But for two pilots from the 311th Airlift Squadron the stakes will be raised as they compete Sunday through July 25
July 15, 2009 Doolittle Raiders will attend Rodeo Three of the remaining nine Doolittle Raiders will attend the Air Mobility Rodeo at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., Saturday through July 24. The Doolittle Raiders are special guests of Gen. Arthur Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander, and are scheduled to attend Rodeo competitions, demonstrations
July 15, 2009 Scott Education Office conducting interest survey The Scott Education Office is conducting a survey to determine the specific level of interest in each of four academic programs: Health Care Administration, Criminal Justice Administration, Education and Business Administration (MBA only). These academic programs were selected for further review,