Oct. 26, 2006 Pilot for a day For many children, flying planes is a common dream, and one child was able to get an up-close look at both aircraft and their crews during his visit to Scott Air Force Base for the "Pilot for a Day" program Friday. Josh Staley a 6-year-old from Chesterfield, Missouri was given this opportunity when
Oct. 26, 2006 German officers visit Scott A group of German Youth Information Officers, or Bundeswehr, arrived at Scott Air Force Base Oct. 18 to learn first hand about the U.S. Air Force. The 36 visiting officers, all first lieutenant or captain equivalents in the German Air Force, Army or Navy, serve a key public affairs role for their
Oct. 8, 2006 Taking caring to the next level Taking care of our wingman is a concept brought to the forefront of Air Force culture by our former Chief of Staff, retired Gen. John Jumper, to better address the issue of suicide prevention. This concept continues to receive visibility from our present CSAF, Gen. T. Michael Moseley, and at all
Sept. 28, 2006 Scott Airman top woman in Air Force Marathon Endurance, strength, commitment, a great attitude and a drive toward success. All of these are qualities possessed by Senior Airman Rendi Everhart, one of Team Scott's own who recently became the military's fastest female marathon runner. Finishing the grueling, 26.2 mile road race in 3 hours, 26
Sept. 28, 2006 Medical commander leads through changing times Taking care of the medical needs of more than 60,000 people and 12,000 aeromedical patients annually with today's Base Realignment and Closure mandates and Force Shaping initiatives may seem like an impossible task for many people, but for the new 375th Medical Group commander, getting the job done
Sept. 22, 2006 Never Forgotten: Team Scott honors America's POW/MIA Scott Air Force Base hosted its 15th Annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Friday to honor those who were taken prisoners of war and those still missing in action. In 1997, President Bill Clinton proclaimed that the purpose of POW/MIA Day was to "never forget those who have borne the indignities and
Sept. 17, 2006 POW/MIA Day - Grandfather's courage remains inspiration for Scott Airman On POW/MIA Day, we honor those who endured the hardships of war. For me that day has an even deeper meaning. I think about my grandfather who served during World War II and held prisoner by the German army. I take great pride in telling my grandfather's story knowing everything he went through and
Sept. 17, 2006 Hospital inpatient services end Sept. 30 Sept. 30 will mark a critical milestone in the 2005 Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission mandate to transition Scott's 375th Medical Group from a hospital to a clinic when all inpatient services will cease. Impacts of the transition so far have required a freeze on new enrollments of
Aug. 16, 2006 Platforms to provide smooth, comfortable transition for patients In an effort to improve safety and comfort for patients being transported on high deck aircraft, Air Mobility Command officials plan to soon acquire several High Deck Patient Loading Platform vehicles. The HDPLP is a vehicle with a series of hoists that allows the cab and patient seating area of the