July 2, 2008 Rudy visits JTF Scott Straight from the big screen and the football field of the University of Notre Dame, Rudy Ruettiger visited Scott Air Force Base last week to deliver a message of inspiration to JTF Scott personnel. Mr. Ruettiger, who had his life story made in to a major motion picture in 1994, overcame great odds
July 2, 2008 Out with the old, in with the new…buildings Earlier this year, Scott embarked on its most ambitious construction plan in base history that will result in 71 projects totaling $188 million for producing new roads, buildings and upgrades that will benefit everyone on the installation. To make way for some of those upgrades, many of the older,
July 2, 2008 Shampoo for sun block Several Joint Total Force Scott members and other members of the local community volunteered to shave their heads to raise money for children with cancer June 21. It started when a man who recognized Mark Atkins's firefighter license plates asked if he would be interested in helping his son who is
July 2, 2008 Top Communications and Information Awards go to Scott SNCO Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Miller, 375th Communications Squadron Transport Systems Flight superintendent, was selected as the Air Force's 2007 Communications and Information Outstanding Communications-Electronic Systems Maintenance professional, as well as the Air Force Association's Gen. Billy
July 2, 2008 Golf in Pink More than 100 women and volunteers participated in the the Rally for the Cure Golf in Pink Tournament event held by the Cardinal Creek Women's Golf Association at Cardinal Creek June 24. "The event was held to raise awareness and funds for the Susan G. Koman breast cancer foundation," said Sonja
June 25, 2008 Rams rookies visit Scott Twenty one St. Louis Rams' rookie football players came to Scott Air Force Base June 17 to learn about the base's mission and to meet the Joint Total Force Scott community. The visit began with a walk through of a C-9C aircraft at Hangar 1. After getting an up close look at the aircraft, the players
June 25, 2008 Cannon salute to welcome incoming SDDC commanding general Cannons will sound on the Scott Air Force Base parade field Monday as Brig. Gen. James Hodge takes command of the U.S. Army's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command during a change of command ceremony starting at 10 a.m. SDDC officials advise residents and others working near the
June 25, 2008 18th Air Force welcomes new commander Major Gen. Winfield W. Scott III formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Maj. Gen. James A. Hawkins in a change-of-command ceremony today at the Scott Club. "I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to serve and lead the men and women of 18th Air Force," said General Scott. "Air
June 25, 2008 New mobility vice commander promotes continued excellence Air Mobility Command welcomed its new vice commander this week and quickly saw him promoted to lieutenant general in a ceremony here. "This is an amazing command full of incredible Airmen who make a difference every day," said Lt. Gen. Vern "Rusty" Findley II. "I'm honored and humbled to have this
June 25, 2008 Intelligence squadron credits deployments for success Scott Air Force Base represented the majority of awards presented in the Air Mobility Command's Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Awards for 2007, including their win for Outstanding Unit of the year. Scott's active duty awards include: -Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Daniel