June 10, 2009 AFJROTC leadership school begins Sunday The Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps summer leadership school is scheduled for June 14-20 at Scott. Activities for the week will center on developing teamwork and individual leadership skills. The week will begin Sunday with a welcome at the Base Theater followed by bowling and
June 10, 2009 What is a Phoenix Spouse? Being a Phoenix Spouse is an amazing opportunity that allows a small group of people to make a huge difference. Phoenix Spouses are volunteers appointed by the squadron commander whose mission is to support spouses of deployed members and build a strong squadron family. When my husband was first
June 4, 2009 Scott trains for hurricane relief The thought of a hurricane hitting Scott seems a little far-fetched considering Scott is located in the Midwest; however, the reality is that Scott plays a large role in hurricane disaster preparation and recovery. U.S. Northern Command, which is responsible for the Department of Defense's hurricane
June 4, 2009 VA fair honors veterans, informs of benefits The St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center hosted a Welcome Home Celebration Saturday at Memorial Plaza in downtown St. Louis. The event honored Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and informed them about VA benefits. Col. Gary Goldstone, 375th Airlift Wing commander,
June 4, 2009 AMC supports Coaches Tour 2009 Before leaving to visit service members in Germany, Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Djibouti and Spain, seven NCAA coaches visited Air Mobility Command headquarters May 28 as part of Coaches Tour 2009. The group, which includes 2008 Coach of the Year Mack Brown, University of Texas; Troy Calhoun, U.S. Air
June 3, 2009 Team Scott member named Youth of the Year Mascoutah High School sophomore Amber Baker is the Youth of the Year at Scott. She was nominated by the Youth Center, which is part of the Boys and Girls Club of America. "Anything we do, she's always there," said Debbie Steward, Youth Center teen director. "She's very involved and eager. She also
June 3, 2009 Scott strives to eliminate DUIs and underage drinking Irresponsible alcohol use is not consistent with military core values. To show respect to themselves and their organization, professional Airmen should: -Ensure that no one under 21 years of age consumes alcohol; - Limit alcohol intake to one drink per hour and three drinks per night; -Not leave