May 29, 2008 Riding motorcycles with safety A motorcycle is preferred for several reasons, they are cheap, enjoyable to ride and more fuel efficient. However, in comparison to a car, they have little protection. Cars enclose to provide safety, they have four wheels making them more stable, they have seatbelts for passenger safety and they
May 29, 2008 Environmental program emphasizes responsibility Scott Air Force Base is taking a new approach toward its environmental responsibilities, which factors in the mission, the community and the environment. A key element in this methodology is the Environmental Management System. EMS is a risk-assessment tool that provides a framework for
May 29, 2008 AAFES Dividends Benefit Scott AFB Quality of Life Shoppers who exercised their exchange benefit at the BX, online at www.aafes.com or over the phone through the Exchange Catalog last year helped make the military community a better place as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service estimates it delivered more than $269 million in support to Morale,
May 29, 2008 MDG clarifies school physical process Editor's note: This is an update to an article in an earlier edition of the Command Post. This is the most current and accurate information. The 375th Medical Group has started offering annual school physicals for 2008. Illinois law requires a school physical for children entering pre-school,
May 29, 2008 Seatbelts: The simplest and least expensive way to reduce deaths and serious injuries Prior to 1980, 11 percent of the population said they wore seatbelts, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. As of now, 25 states have passed the seatbelt law and 82 percent of Americans say they wear their seatbelts. A law enforcing seatbelt use is thought to infringe upon civil
May 29, 2008 Natural disasters: What to know, what to do As the summer months approach, it is important for JTF Scott members to be cognizant of the hazards associated with the weather in the local area. Natural disasters are a threat to the installation, which members of the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron's Readiness and Emergency Management Flight
May 29, 2008 Needed: mobility Airmen to showcase singing talent in 'AMC Icon' competition Airmen at Air Mobility Command wings and affiliate units will have the opportunity to showcase their singing talents this summer in the upcoming "AMC Icon" competition. "We're excited to offer this opportunity to showcase the vocal talent throughout the command," said Sam Parker, chief of AMC
May 21, 2008 AMC commander – ‘Be Your Own Safety Manager,’ safety awareness are must mindsets during 101 Critical Days Personal responsibility, traffic safety awareness and a "Wingman" attitude are the key tenets during the 101 Critical Days of Summer, according to Air Mobility Command Commander Gen. Arthur Lichte. The AMC safety campaign for this season, which runs May 24-Sept. 2, is themed "Be Your Own Safety
May 21, 2008 Commander addresses Airmen at ‘all call’ Four wing all calls were held for all 375th Airlift Wing personnel May 15 and 16 by Col. Al Hunt, 375th AW commander. Colonel Hunt began the presentation by highlighting the 58th annual Belle-Scott dinner. He also revealed the unfortunate news of two Airmen from the Air Mobility Command who were