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
Sept. 26, 2008 Dos and Don'ts of political participation Upcoming presidential elections have raised the level of political awareness throughout the country and the same is true for servicemembers. Although the Department of Defense encourages participation in political activities and the voting cycle, there is a very strict set of guidelines of what
Sept. 26, 2008 Private organizations and fundraising on Scott AFB Sometimes it seems like every corner on base this time of year has private organizations fundraising. Holiday parties to raise money for the unit booster club; cupcake sales in front of the Base Exchange to raise money for the unit holiday party. Scouts collecting sundry items for wounded
Sept. 17, 2008 Scott personnel ready for natural disasters Members of Scott's Joint Total Force have been called upon in preparation for and in the wake of several recent natural disasters throughout the nation. In addition to the support the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center provides in coordinating missions in and out of the affected areas, specialized
Sept. 17, 2008 Scott hosts Retiree Appreciation Day Despite the impending storms last weekend, more than 200 military retirees visited Scott Air Force Base Saturday for the annual Retiree Day festivities. "It went very fine," said Retired Senior Master Sgt. Denver Baldwin from the Scott Retiree Activities Office. "We are very happy with the event and