Nov. 21, 2008 Air Force GLSC welcomes new commander Once again, Scott was in the Air Force spotlight last week as two more stars were added to the ever growing constellation. Maj. Gen. Gary T. McCoy assumed command of the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center from Col. H. Brent Baker, who has served since the center was originally erected at
Nov. 21, 2008 375th AW reaching toward safety star Throughout the week, the 375th Airlift Wing has been under the microscope as part of the Voluntary Protection Program. A safety team has been on base to give the wing a bit of a report card on its safety practices to let the leadership know what they are doing right and what areas may need
Nov. 21, 2008 Another first for Scott: Defense Biometrics Identification System Scott has made another movement toward enhancing technology and base security by being the first Air Mobility Command base to install the Defense Biometrics Identification System. Installation was completed in October, but now Scott personnel needs to get registered. DBIDS is a DoD-owned system
Nov. 21, 2008 Sexual assault victim advocates - Advocates of hope In the U.S., 1.3 rapes occur every minute. Even with this statistic, I never thought a minute would make such a difference in my life. The minute I didn't read the obvious signs or the minute I didn't use good judgment. More specifically, the minute I became a statistic. Broken, ashamed and feeling
Nov. 21, 2008 Are You Prepared for a Safe Holiday Season? The holiday season is rapidly approaching and with proper planning, everybody can all enjoy the spirit of the holidays safely. This is a time for getting to together with family and friends to enjoy the festivities that come with the season. To ensure the holiday season is a safe one, the 375th
Nov. 21, 2008 Scott Airmen serving children as tutors Do you have an hour of time to donate to help tutor some elementary school age kids? If your answer is yes there is a place for you to fulfill your time. Scott Elementary School is in need of tutors to donate an hour, two days a week. Currently, about 14 Airmen from JTF Scott volunteer to help tutor
Nov. 21, 2008 Base Honor Guard sharpens cadets Fifteen Reserve Officers' Training Corps honor guard cadets from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale visited Scott Saturday to sharpen their skills with a little help from the base honor guard. "They want to take what they do and make it better," said Master Sgt. David Gray, Scott Honor Guard
Nov. 21, 2008 HOST program: Extended family for 1st termers The Helping Our Servicemembers Transition program, which began more than 11 months ago, held it's first Airmen and family meeting Nov. 5 at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center. "This is a first at Scott and in the Air Force," said Chief Master Sgt. Jim Suttles, 375th Airlift Wing command chief.