Feb. 27, 2008 Security Forces offers tips to avoid traffic citations In recent weeks, the number of traffic violations on base has increased. Scott Security Forces Commander Maj. Robert Rossi hopes the public can work with his department to lower those numbers. "Some folks are not aware, or just not following the rules. We hope to discourage that," Rossi said. "In
Feb. 27, 2008 Radio station to alert base of emergencies A new capability will soon allow urgent messages to be broadcasted to people on or around base via AM radio channels. "This new system is going to provide another tool for Joint Total Force Scott members to stay up to date on important information that affects them," said Col. Al Hunt, 375th Airlift
Feb. 27, 2008 Powers of attorney protect servicemembers The United States military was created to protect the country, its citizens and its interests against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Today's servicemembers find themselves doing just that as part of the Global War on Terrorism. The requirements to deploy, sometimes with little or no notice, have
Feb. 27, 2008 Some housing residents to move Millions of dollars have been spent in recent years to improve the quality of life for Scott Air Force Base servicemembers as part of the housing privatization initiative. Hundreds of houses have been remodeled and even more have been demolished and rebuilt from scratch. As with any large
Feb. 14, 2008 Building confident, eager Airmen Members of the 375th Mission Support Group gathered for a day filled with combat related physical fitness events and camaraderie during the MSG Warfighter Day Feb. 7. Throughout the day, participants took part in various relays including a rucksack march, high crawl relay, ammo can relay and a
Feb. 14, 2008 Restrictions on post-government employment Seeking or contemplating private employment after leaving the military is known in the world of government ethics as post-government employment. Post-government employment is controlled by federal statutes, regulations and Air Force Instructions. There are rules that only apply to those who are
Feb. 14, 2008 376th EOG makes difference in the air, on the ground When Senior Master Sgt. Reynold Albright of Air Mobility Command Air, Space and Information Operations received his deployment orders to Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, he knew as the 376th Expeditionary Operations Group superintendent he would a part of a unit making a difference in the skies over
Feb. 14, 2008 2007 Scott Air Force Base award winners Junior enlisted member of the year Corp. Steven Russel, U.S. Transportation Command NCO of the year Petty Officer 2nd Class Beverly Glauber, U.S.TRANSCOM Senior NCO of the year Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Yantachka, 375th Communication Support Squadron Company grade officer of the year Capt. Lisa
Feb. 14, 2008 Scott civilian recognized by First Lady John Elliott, 375th Contracting Squadron flight chief, was invited to an awards ceremony hosted by the First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, on Feb. 11 as recognition for his work with the Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or Severely Disabled. The Committee administers the AbilityOne Program,
Feb. 14, 2008 Retiring after 46 years of service Retired Chief Master Sgt. James Petty was joined by family, friends and coworkers as he culminated a career, spanning for 26 years as an enlisted servicemember and 20 as a civilian, with a retirement ceremony Feb. 4. Mr. Petty began his Air Force career in 1962 working with the 7151st Combat defense