Oct. 1, 2008 Environmental advisers say Scott can meet 2012 cleanup goals A team of Air Force experts and consulting scientists recently reviewed the environmental cleanup efforts at Scott and recognized the progress made by Scot's managers. Due in part to the accelerated program in place at Scott, the team concluded that base environmental officials are on track to meet
Oct. 1, 2008 Combined Federal Campaign begins The Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff will begin Friday at the Parade Field at 11 a.m. and lasts until Nov. 17. "The CFC theme this year is Making a World of Difference and that is exactly what we are trying to do," said Lt. Col. John McNulty, 375th Airlift Wing Plans and Readiness chief. "With
Sept. 26, 2008 Thunderbird performance, message is team effort Many little kids look to the skies and dream of one day soaring through the clouds as a pilot. The same was true for U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. T. Dyon Douglas, but he never thought he would he be a member of one of the most elite flying groups in the world and at the same time make
Sept. 26, 2008 Scott personnel join in POW/MIA remembrance Although the ceremony started late due to rain, attendance was still high at the 17th annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition ceremony hosted by the Scott POW/MIA Council Saturday at Freedom Farm in Freeburg, Ill. "POW/MIA ceremonies are held to honor those that are missing, those
Sept. 26, 2008 Air show pilot returns home Although Capt. Sam "Nuke" Joplin has flown in more than 65 shows around the world and has been seen by more than 7 million people, the Scott Air show will be only the second time he has flown near his hometown. The first time Captain Joplin, F-15C Demonstration Team pilot and officer in charge, flew
Sept. 26, 2008 Speed limits in housing being enforced If you're a frequent driver in any of the Scott Air Force Base housing areas, slow it down. In recent weeks, the 375th Security Forces Squadron has seen an increase in reports of speeding in all of the base housing areas. Because of this, there will be an increased law enforcement presence in those
Sept. 26, 2008 Airman helps run Afghan medical clinic Five days a week, Afghan men, women and children make their way toward Forward Operating Base Salerno in Khost Province, Afghanistan, to receive medical care. The local national medical clinic at FOB Salerno is just one of such clinics run by Task Force Med Airmen and Soldiers throughout