June 15, 2007 Midway Heroes Honored The United States Transportation Command hosted a Battle of Midway observance June 6 to commemorate the World War II confrontation which changed the war's direction in favor of the United States and the Allies. A musical prelude by the Navy Band, Naval Service Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.,
May 24, 2007 Enlisted Dinner The Belle-Scott Committee, the nation's oldest civic support group for a military installation and its personnel, and a 150 civic leaders from the local area honored Joint Total Force Scott's enlisted corps on May 17 at the 57th Annual Belle-Scott Enlisted Dinner at Fischer's Restaurant in
May 24, 2007 Ribbon Cutting A new page in Joint Total Force Scott's history was written when local area representatives, base leadership and the very Airmen who live there where on hand to witness the dormitory ribbon cutting May 17. The ceremony signified the camaraderie between the local communities and Scott Air Force Base
May 24, 2007 Dorm Olympics In addition to the monumental renaming of the Scott Air Force Bases dormitories, another historic event took place May 17. Dorm residents and those who took part in the ribbon cutting ceremonies were invited to participate in the first Scott AFB Dormitory Olympics. As pictured above the sporting
May 24, 2007 TACC Empolyer Appreciation Day Tanker Airlift Control Center`s annual employer appreciation day was held May 9 to celebrate the support of the employers of the local Guard and Reserve units here. The event featured a TACC brief and a tour to showcase the many things Guard and Reserve members do at Scott. The events focus was to
May 24, 2007 101 Critical Days of Summer Memorial Day weekend is rapidly approaching and with it, the opportunity to enjoy a variety of summertime activities such as barbeques, time at the lake and vacations. Memorial Day also kicks off the 101 Critical Days of Summer. The 101 Critical Days of Summer represent the time period between
May 24, 2007 USTRANSCOM Spouse's Day Sixty USTRANSCOM spouses got a first-hand view of what their partners do at work, May 7, as they observed a mission briefing, toured the facility and enjoyed a picnic on the Transportation Plaza. "It was great to have this many TRANSCOM spouses here and we look forward to doing it again in the near
April 25, 2007 Tuskegee Airman with Scott ties dies The Air Force lost a devoted retiree, and a significant part of its history April 9 when Maj. (ret.) Lewis Lynch passed away. Major Lynch was a member of the original Tuskegee Airmen and flew fighter planes in Europe during World War II. The term Tuskegee Airmen refers to all involved in the
April 25, 2007 18th AF visits As a resident of the Scott Air Force Base community, the 18th Air Force commander knows exactly why the 375th Airlift Wing is Air Mobility Command's showcase wing. So when Maj. Gen. James Hawkins and his wife Linda visited the wing Friday, they focused on the Airmen who make global mobility happen.
April 25, 2007 'Campus Concept' is a hit Local mayors, chamber members and 375th Airlift Wing leadership gathered Friday in Dormitory 1820's day room to discuss the transitioning of Scott's dorms into a "campus concept." "The main focus of 'campus concept' is to start our young Airmen off on the right foot," said Col. Alan Hunt, 375th