Jan. 30, 2018 Strengthening Trusted Care culture in Air Force medicine On October 26th, 2017, over 130 leaders across various health care organizations gathered to listen to Lt. Col. Christian Lyons and Lt. Col. Michael Fea speak on Trusted Care’s aim of positioning the Air Force Medical Service as a high reliability organization.
Jan. 30, 2018 Recycling center makes changes to avoid excessive, illegal dumping SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Scott Air Force Base is making changes to its Recycling Collection Area to promote a more efficient and cleaner center. The recycling center is now only open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, instead of 24/7, which should help alleviate the major problem of
Jan. 24, 2018 Luncheon recognizes MLK, revisits Scott Air Force Base’s civil rights progression Inrecognition of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Scott AirForce Base held a MLK Jr. Luncheon on Jan. 16 at the Scott Event Center. The themefor this year’s event was, “MLK 50 Forward: Together we win with love forhumanity.”Col.Chris Buschur, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, said
Jan. 24, 2018 Influenza Prevention Influenza season has arrived. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health the most common flu strain this season is associated with more severe symptoms. While the majority of Scott Air Force Base personnel have been vaccinated which will help prevent illnesses, there is more you can do
Jan. 24, 2018 Take command: Urgent care now easier to access As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year.
Jan. 19, 2018 375th AES sharpens abilities on innovative cargo compartment trainer Staff Sgt. Kelsey Carli, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight examiner, and Senior Airman Kayode Idris, 375th AES ambulance services technician, check the equipment on the Cargo Compartment Trainer, ensuring that all pieces are functional and ready for their simulated training, Dec. 5, 2017,
Jan. 18, 2018 Renovated Vet Clinic honors military working dog Satin in ribbon cutting ceremony SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Il -- Although the newly renovated Vet Clinic opened for business in September, its official ribbon cutting ceremony occurred Dec. 15, which honored one of Scott’s Military Working Dogs, Satin.Satin passed away Aug. 25, 2017, after serving his entire career at Scott from 2010
Jan. 12, 2018 CMSAF visits Scott Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks to Air Mobility Command Chief Leadership Course attendees, Jan. 11, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Wright and the chief selects discussed balancing the strategic, technical, and leadership roles involved with being a chief master
Jan. 12, 2018 AMC journeys through the Cloud SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — Air Mobility Command senior leaders gathered at the Scott Event Center Jan. 8, 2018, for an experiential activity simulating key events of an organization’s cloud migration.
Jan. 5, 2018 Medically ready to be mission ready From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.