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  • 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

  • Scott patriots show their support

    Today, seven years ago, two planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, N.Y., one plane crashed into the Pentagon and the fourth plane crashed near Shanksville in Pennsylvania. The destination of the fourth plane is unknown but it is thought to have been headed to

  • Scott residents alerted of water changes

    Tuesday, Illinois American Water will temporarily change the disinfectant used in the water as they always do at this time of year. Instead of using chloramines, they will be using free chlorine. The base will be notified when Illinois American Water goes back to chloramines in approximately four to

  • Defense biometrics identification system coming to Scott

    Physical security describes the measures that prevent or deter attackers from accessing a facility, resource or information stored on physical media. It can be as simple as a locked door or as elaborate as multiple layers of security personnel. Scott will implement a program designed to add another

  • Preparedeness starts at home

    September is National Preparedness Month and with the latest rounds of hurricanes hitting the Gulf and East coasts of the United States, the need to be ready for a major disaster are brought to the forefront in this area as well. For servicemembers, much training is done in their specific career

  • August Photo Highlights

    Scott Air Force Base's Showcase News team presents a collage of photo-worthy moments from the past month, captured by the 375th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office.

  • SDDC Change of Command Ceremony

    Scott Air Force Base's Showcase News team presents a highlight of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's change of command ceremony. Reporting is Senior Airman Brittany Bird.