Jan. 23, 2007 Retired CMSAF Robert Gaylor speaks at numerous venues at Scott The fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Robert Gaylor, visitied Scott Air Force Base Friday at an Enlisted call, the Airman Leadership School, First Term Airman Center graduation, and then headed to the Scott Club for the chief master sergeant and sergeant major induction ceremony. Chief
Jan. 19, 2007 Base to celebrate 90 years On June 14, 1917, the U.S. War Department paid seven land owners $7,400 to lease the 623.992 acres that would become Scott Field. It was of the first aviation station constructed as part of the U.S. World War I effort. Thus began the rich history of what is Scott Air Force Base today. In June of
Jan. 17, 2007 Team Scott sets CFC donation record When the 2006 Combined Federal Campaign kicked off in October, Col. Al Hunt, 375th Airlift Wing commander, issued a challenge to each of Scott's CFC representatives to reach an 80 percent contact goal within the first week of the campaign - the representatives met, and exceeded, that goal with most
Dec. 21, 2006 Surplus computers benefit schools, DOD The Defense Reutilization Marketing Office here recently gave $93,000 worth of computer equipment to local schools and Department of Defense units. DRMO was able to give these computers to local schools and other DoD units through serviceable turn-ins of Automated Data Processing Equipment --
Dec. 21, 2006 Team Scott Airman earns Army Commendation Medal The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to those who distinguish themselves by an act of heroism, extraordinary achievement, or meritorious service which has been of mutual benefit to a friendly nation and the United States. One of Scott's own 375th Security Forces Squadron servicemembers received
Dec. 1, 2006 375th Medical Group striving to ensure access to care amidst staff shortages The 375th Medical Group is proud of the relationship it has developed with its patients and the quality of care provided. With mandated reductions, shortages of physicians across the Air Force and ongoing deployments in support of the war on terrorism, senior Medical Group leaders have been working
Nov. 20, 2006 Emergency 9-1-1, help is a phone call away No matter what the crisis, all Scott members can rest assured that help is always only a phone call away. In partnership with the local 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point, Scott emergency responders are on-hand every minute of every day to provide immediate emergency services whenever they are
Nov. 20, 2006 Taking up the flag Despite the cold, rain, wind and occasional 'lightening watch,' hundreds of Team Scott members kept the American Flag flying high in honor of military members past and present during a 24-hour Veterans' Day Run/Walk here Friday and Saturday. The event was the first of its kind at Scott Air Force
Nov. 8, 2006 Two Team Scott families celebrate adoption In American cities coast to coast, November is recognized as National Adoption Month. On U.S. military installations worldwide, the month is an opportunity to spread the word about adoption among military families. For two Scott Air Force Base families in particular, National Adoption Month has
Nov. 8, 2006 Scott lieutenants learn the art of leadership From the very start of a person's military career, the word "mentor" becomes ingrained as the foundation of successful leadership, and at Scott Air Force Base, a special program is in place to give new officers the cornerstone of that foundation. The Officers Awaiting Professional Training program