June 26, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care Perhaps the most difficult part of seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder is making that first appointment, since Airmen are often unsure of what to expect. Not knowing what to expect from mental health providers can get in the way of effective PTSD treatment.
June 26, 2018 457th AS welcomes new commander Col. Kevin Schiller, 375th Operations Group, presents the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Royce M. Lippert, 457th Airlift Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, June 22. The 457th AS is a geographically separated unit that flies the C-21 out of JB
June 26, 2018 375th CES builds bare base exercise area Ankle-deep in wet cement, a 375th Civil Engineer Squadron member takes a breather while shoveling concrete at the new bare base exercise area at the Scott Base Lake June 21. Scott civil engineers from several different sections braved the June heat to get new concrete pads poured for the cantonment
June 25, 2018 375th LRS Airmen unload C-17 Staff Sgt. Marcus Marshall and Senior Airman Van Aerrus Sanchez, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron, guides a pallet of aeromedical evacuation equipment from a Tunner 60K aircraft cargo loader onto a forklift, June 20, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. “While some of the things we do are very
June 25, 2018 Food 2.0 Arrives in December SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The highly anticipated Food 2.0, formally known as Food Transformation Initiative, is scheduled to commence in December, after the Nightingale Dining Facility’s re-opening, and will bring Scott’s Airmen many more opportunities to suit their dining needs. The Air Force is
June 25, 2018 Dining Facility Closure: How it’s going to affect you SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – The Nightingale Dining Facility is scheduled to close July 1st and remain closed until the end of November to complete the renovations for the Food 2.0 initiative. Dorm Airmen can expect, as early as July 15th but as late as August 1st, to receive $369.39 of Basic
June 20, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: PTSD barriers and stigmas Effective treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder is possible, but many Airmen falsely think seeking medical help for PTSD will hurt their career and will not help them get better. These stigmas and misconceptions create perceived barriers, preventing Airmen from seeking care. Delaying treatment
June 7, 2018 Scott AFB hosts annual ‘Port Dawg’ Memorial Run The Aerial Port Community, also known as “Port Dawgs,” recently came together at Scott Air Force Base to pay tribute to the five brothers and sisters they lost this past year.Approximately 20 service members, both active duty and retired, from Air Mobility Command, the 618th Air Operations Center
May 30, 2018 Scott Honorary Commanders take flight in KC-135 The 126th Air Refueling Wing, 906th Air Refueling Squadron and the 375th Air Mobility Wing hosted a KC-135 Stratotanker orientation flight with Scott Air Force Base’s honorary commanders May 22, 2018, at Scott AFB, Illinois. They were able to witness an aerial refueling and a tour of the St. Louis
May 18, 2018 375th AMW hosts competition in search of innovative projects The 375th Air Mobility Wing hosted the Spark Tank Competition, a funding competition that gave Airmen the opportunity to present innovative projects to base leadership, May 16, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The six winning projects included upgrades to the flight attendant kitchen and