Oct. 4, 2017 Household goods, vehicle shipment programs for DOD now consolidated under USTRANSCOM U.S Transportation Command is now the single manager of the Defense Personal Property Program—or DP3—which oversees the Department of Defense’s household goods and privately-owned vehicle shipment programs.For the past eight years, the Army’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, a
Oct. 4, 2017 Illinois National Guard communicators support Hurricane Maria relief efforts SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- An Illinois Air National Guard communications unit recently deployed to Puerto Rico in support of Hurricane Maria recovery efforts.The 126th Communications Flight left Scott Air Force Base to assist with search and rescue efforts, according to Master Sgt. Eric Peterman,
Oct. 2, 2017 Household Goods and Vehicle Shipment Programs for Department of Defense Consolidated Under U.S. Transportation Command SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – USTRANSCOM is now the single manager of the Defense Personal Property Program or DP3, which oversees the Department of Defense’s household goods and privately-owned vehicle shipment programs. For the past eight years, the U.S. Army’s Military Surface Deployment and
Sept. 27, 2017 A fond farewell to Chief Mathias Command Chief Wes Mathias is retiring after 30 years of service to our Air Force. With a career in weather and two positions as command chief, he has worked tirelessly for Airmen all over the globe. While at Scott, he served three commanders and introduced us to “The Showcase Shadow!” I’m honored to
Sept. 27, 2017 Scott holds active shooter exercise SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The 375th Inspector General Office conducted an active shooter exercise Sept. 21 at Scott to assess the 375th Air Mobility Wing’s notification, response, and incident command and control procedures. Mission partners—including the 126th Air Refueling Wing, 932nd Airlift
Sept. 20, 2017 Speakers share stories about 9/11 FBI case, personal reactions Nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives on 9/11 at the hands of 19 hijackers who flew planes into the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon, with another plane crashing into the fields of Pennsylvania.
Sept. 13, 2017 Nightingale Dining Facility workers persevere through renovations SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Since March of 2017, the Nightingale Dining Facility at Scott Air Force Base has continued its operations while also renovating the building.The facility is in its first of two sets of renovations. The initial set concentrates on structural renovation that includes fire
Sept. 12, 2017 Scott holds 9/11 Reveille on Patriot Day Airman from Scott Air Force Base's honor guard prepare to raise the flag for Revielle, Sept. 11, 2017. Each year, military installations across the globe hold an observerance on Patriot Day to honor those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
Sept. 6, 2017 Scott to open newly renovated veterinary clinic SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The newly renovated Scott Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility is scheduled to open Sept. 18.With construction beginning in January of 2017, the vet clinic was gutted and renovated, said Staff Sgt. Gregory Beam, 375th Aerospace Medicine Squadron NCOIC. The
Sept. 6, 2017 375th SFS firing range now open SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The 375th Security Forces Squadron opened their newly-upgraded firing range Aug. 22 at Scott AFB after a 16-month period of extensive, state-of-the-art renovations worth $1.3 million. Because firing ranges, like any other facility, have a life expectancy, they require