Aug. 7, 2008 Senate confirms General McNabb as U.S. Transportation Command commander Gen. Duncan McNabb will soon assume command of the U. S. Transportation Command. General McNabb, 34-year Air Force veteran, will be the ninth USTRANSCOM commander, with the Senate confirmation vote Aug. 1. General McNabb provided testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee July 22, before the
Aug. 7, 2008 Never leave an Airman behind: New program designed to recognize outstanding Wingmen A phrase that is often a cliché among Air Force personnel is being given new emphasis with a campaign in hopes of keeping Airmen looking after their fellow Airmen. Chief Master Sgt. James Suttles, 375th Airlift Wing command chief, started the new program in an effort to keep personnel safe at work,
Aug. 7, 2008 AMC Icon showcases AMC singers The base-level Air Mobility Command Icon competition will be Aug. 22 at the Scott Club at 6 p.m. The Scott Club will also hold the Club Idol Aug. 15. "In the past we've done a Club Idol, so the Scott Club will still hold the Club Idol," said Mary Robles, Scott Club manager. "The AMC Icon
Aug. 7, 2008 Airmen for Children begins at Scott Airmen for Children, a program enabling Airmen to spend time with hospitalized children, began at Scott July 16. "I've always wanted to give back and I used to volunteer for a hospital when I was in high school," said Staff Sgt. Jewell Hicks, 375th Communications Squadron executive communications
July 30, 2008 Air Force information aggressor team targets Scott In an increasingly digital age, it is possible to find most anything needed online. The World Wide Web is host to information on almost any topic imaginable and is reachable from anywhere in the world by simply logging on. It can be an invaluable resource. Unfortunately, its value also extends far
July 30, 2008 Airpark becoming Joint Total Force effort The future of the Scott Field Heritage Airpark is looking brighter each day. Excavation work has begun on the site near the Shiloh gate and the park's residents are getting a helping hand in the preparation from the 375th Airlift Wing and its flying partners that call Scott Air Force Base home. On
July 30, 2008 Heat + pets = deadly The temperature inside a car during the height of summer can easily reach 120 degrees, which can be deadly for anyone or anything that is left inside. Effects of heat on humans is well known and can have deadly consequences, but many people often forget that the summer heat, especially inside