Aug. 28, 2008 U.S. TRANSCOM, Numerex Corp. join forces for improved cargo tracking The U. S. Transportation Command signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Numerex Corp, May 19, to work on a unique joint research project to determine the military utility of satellite tracking devices for monitoring military cargo. Numerex Corp., the leading provider of
Aug. 28, 2008 JTF Scott helps fellow Shipmates JTF Scott joined forces to help their Navy Shipmates attend the 2008 Navy Ball by participating in the 2008 Navy Ball Golf Tournament Friday at Clinton Hill Golf Course. The goal of the tournament was to raise enough money for every member and a guest to attend the 2008 Navy Ball at no charge to
Aug. 28, 2008 USTRANSCOM announces rollout of new program for DoD moves The U.S. Transportation Command and the Military Surface Distribution and Deployment Command have announced the initial rollout of the Defense Personal Property System. DPS is the automated management system for movement of household goods for members of the Armed Services and government civilians.
Aug. 28, 2008 Distribution Academy: U. S. TRANSCOM education grows to define the modern logistician A 21st-century logistician has more to consider in the military deployment and distribution process than basic movement over air, land and sea. Accomplishing the complex missions faced daily at U.S. Transportation Command requires a workforce prepared for dynamic, global logistical challenges. As
Aug. 28, 2008 New report keeps Scott personnel informed The 375th Mission Support Group has started publishing a new bi-weekly report that lists events and announcements impacting the base. The current report is listed below. Future reports can be found on the wing EIM site and are published every other Friday. 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron The
Aug. 28, 2008 Base housing update Construction in Lincoln's Landing is now complete. The Lincoln's Landing Community Center is also finished and open to all The Landings at Scott residents. It is important to remember that new lawns need frequent daily watering, especially during hot, dry weather. Soaking the trees and shrubs twice
Aug. 21, 2008 375th AW welcomes new commander The reigns of responsibility of the 375th Airlift Wing officially changed hands Monday as Col. Gary Goldstone assumed command. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott, 18th Air Force commander, who took the guidon from outgoing commander Col. Al Hunt and then passed it to Colonel
Aug. 21, 2008 Security Forces gets new home With the scoop of a few shovels, ground was broken Friday on the new home of the 375th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron headquarters. The contract for the new $12,138,000 Security Forces Operation Complex was awarded to Scott Alliance Joint Venture, Inc. and will nearly triple the amount of
Aug. 21, 2008 Local clergy members visit Scott Clergy members from Scott's surrounding communities toured the base during Clergy Day to gain a better understanding of its mission Aug. 12. "Chaplains are here to help people, but churches off base can also help military people," said Capt. (Ch.) Fussell, 375th Airlift Wing chaplain. "They just