Sept. 17, 2008 Airlines Modify Excess Accompanied Baggage Fees for Military Major airlines have recently modified their excess accompanied baggage policy for military members traveling on official business. Military members are required to show military I.D. to check up to three bags with no charge. Weight allowance and size restrictions vary by airline. Please note that
Sept. 17, 2008 Chaplain delivers ministry in air A 375th Airlift Wing chaplain is furthering the Scott mission by offering his chaplain services to aeromedevac patients on their way home from Iraq and Afghanistan. "This is the reason why this base is here," said Ch. (Capt.) Tommy Fussell, 375th AW chaplain. "The purpose of the wing is to be a
Sept. 12, 2008 McNabb assumes command of U.S. Transportation Command Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb assumed command of U.S. Transportation Command in a ceremony Friday. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates presided at the ceremony in which General McNabb became the ninth USTRANSCOM commander. Adm. Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the
Sept. 12, 2008 Tour visits Scott in hopes of saving lives The Save a Life Tour from Grand Rapids, Mich., visited Scott at the Scott Club Sept. 4 to promote alcohol awareness. "The importance can't be emphasized enough. The intent is to educate folks to make good judgment decisions," said Col. Gary Goldstone, 375th Airlift Wing commander. "Ultimately, when
Sept. 12, 2008 Air Force members to wear blues Mondays A recent announcement from the Air Force chief of staff directed a change of duty uniform for all Airmen in appropriate career fields and environments. Effective this past Monday, the uniform of the day every Monday is now the blue uniform. No specific combination has been directed. "During our
Sept. 12, 2008 Time running out for voter registration With less than two months to go before Election Day, the window of opportunity to let your voice be heard is closing. Efforts have been ongoing at Scott since the beginning of the year to get as many servicemembers and their dependents registered to vote as possible. U.S. Transportation Command
Sept. 12, 2008 AMC 'Be Your Own Safety Manager' campaign first to prevent summer fatalities The 2008 Air Mobility Command's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign was its most successful one ever, with no fatalities among AMC Airmen between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays. "I want to express my gratitude to every member of AMC for making this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer