Nov. 16, 2016 Options for medical care after normal business hours If you are TRICARE Prime and your primary care manager is at the 375th Medical Group at Scott, and you need access to care after hours here are a few recommendations to get the care you need. If you believe it is an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. In an emergency situation a
Nov. 16, 2016 TRICARE announces pharmacy program changes On Dec. 1, Express Scripts will add Walgreens to the TRICARE retail pharmacy network; however, CVS, including CVS pharmacies in Target stores, will be removed from the TRICARE network. If you are currently filling a prescription at any CVS pharmacy, please transfer your prescription as soon as
Nov. 9, 2016 Preparing for the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection A Site Assistance Visit was recently conducted by the Defense Information System Agency inspectors to help prepare Scott Air Force Base for the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, which is scheduled for Nov. 14-18.The DISA team conducted their own evaluation of Scott’s progress, looked across all
Nov. 9, 2016 24-hour vigil run honors MSgt. Kuhse The 7th annual Air Force Sergeants Association Veteran's Vigil run was Nov. 4 and 5, 2016, at the James Gym Track, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Master Sgt. Gregory Kuhse was the honoree, who was killed in a British Puma Mk2 helicopter crash in Afghanistan last year. He was a Kalamazoo, Michigan,
Nov. 9, 2016 Scott welcomes new Honorary Commanders Thirty-six regional civic leaders were inducted into the Honorary Commanders Program at Scott on Nov. 1.The Honorary Commanders Program provides an opportunity for military leaders to build strong, positive, and lasting relationships with local community leaders while exploring mutual areas of
Nov. 2, 2016 Secretary James reiterates focus on modernization, efficiency Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James took the stage Oct. 28 at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium to address the Air Force’s priority to maintain mission readiness and promote modernization in the coming years. With increasing global threats, James reiterated her emphasis on the Air
Nov. 2, 2016 Secretary James outlines plans to streamline Air Force training Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James outlined her plan to improve the “quality of experience” for Airmen during her keynote address Oct. 28 at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium. Addressing the crowd of nearly 1,600 Airmen, industry partners, civic leaders, service members and international
Oct. 26, 2016 Flight Incentive Program begins The 375th Operations Support Squadron started an incentive flight program Oct. 18 to educate servicemembers about Air Force aviation, to orient them to the C-21 flying mission, to recognize their achievements, and to inspire them towards mission success.“It not only rewards individuals for their
Oct. 25, 2016 Cyber Fitness Challenge Members of the 835th Cyberspace Operations Squadron work together to figure out one of three cyber challenges during the Communication Fitness Challenge, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Oct. 21, 2016. The 375th Communications Group hosted its first ever Communication Fitness Challenge, where cyber units
Oct. 25, 2016 Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off A child holds his mother's hand outside the pumpkin patch at the second annual Harvest Festival at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. on Oct. 21, 2016. The Harvest Festival had 400 pumpkinss for Scott Airmen and their families to pick from. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Megan Friedl)