July 23, 2008 Scott Airmen briefed on GI Bill updates The new Chapter 33 GI Bill was signed June 30 and will take effect Aug. 1 2009. "I feel that it's an excellent opportunity for a lot of people who really didn't have a lot of options to go to school, to now go to school," said Roland Smith, 375th Mission Support Squadron education and training
July 23, 2008 Bicycling right Does having front, back, pedal and wheel reflectors on a bike make it safe for night riding? Is riding a bike facing traffic, like a pedestrian walks, the safest position? Is riding on sidewalks the best way to avoid accidents? Do only children need to wear helmets when riding a bike? The answer to
July 23, 2008 More than 450 participate in reading program Children from every corner of Scott Air Force Base have spent the summer enriching their minds through reading. The children have not just been reading, but they have also been winning prizes for their hard work. "This is tremendous,'" said base library director Sandy Koontz. "The kids are so
July 23, 2008 Giving back to the community Scott's Top 3, 932nd Rising Six, Air Force Sergeant's Association and the 932nd Airlift Wing are combining efforts to support a family from Sandoval, Ill. Bradley Jordan is 16 years old, but is only 39 ½ inches tall, weighs 32 pounds and wears size 4 toddler clothes. He was born with osteodysplastic
July 23, 2008 Navy chief petty officer still raises the bar Navy Chief Petty Officer Edward Watson says he "likes to beat up on college kids," but in a good way, as an all-American pole vaulter. As a child, the 34-year-old Mobile, Ala., native caught a televised track and field competition and it changed his life. "I was watching the Olympic trials in 1980
July 22, 2008 SFS Best in Air Force Scott Air Force Base's Showcase News team presents a tribute to the 375th Security Forces Squadron for their earning of Best Large Security Forces Squadron in Air Mobility Command and Best Large Unit in the Air Force. Reporting is Airman 1st Class Melissa Hay.
July 22, 2008 Public Announcement Radio Station Scott Air Force Base's Showcase News team presents a brief look at the capabilities of the Emergency Advisory Radio Station, tuned in at AM1650 on base. Reporting is Airman 1st Class John Benton.
July 22, 2008 Scott AFB Privatized Housing Scott Air Force Base's Showcase News team presents a look at how privatized housing is improving the quality of life for Scott Airmen. Reporting is Airman 1st Class Ben Burk.
July 22, 2008 Patient Safety Fair Scott Air Force Base's Showcase News team presents a story on the 375th Medical Group's Patient Safety Fair in honor of National Paitent Safety Awareness Week. Reporting is Senior Airman Brittany Bird.