Aug. 17, 2016 REAL ID Act enforced at Scott AFB In accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, visitors seeking access to military installations using state driver’s licenses from Missouri, Minnesota, Washington and American Samoa will no longer be authorized unescorted access without additional documentation, such as a U.S. passport.If visitors do
Aug. 17, 2016 Ribbon cutting marks opening of new DISA Global facility The Defense Information Systems Agency Global Operations Command officially opened its $100 million facility during a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 11. “Today we celebrate a new facility, an expansion of this wonderful Air Force base,” said Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner. “This is one of the most
Aug. 11, 2016 Real ID Act enforced at Scott AFB In accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, visitors seeking access to military installations using state driver's licenses from Missouri, Minnesota, Washington and American Samoa will no longer be authorized unescorted access without additional documentation, such as a US passport. If visitors do
Aug. 10, 2016 Back to School Brigade Airman Basic Chelsea Povolish, 126th Air Refueling Wing, helps a family during the Back to School Brigade at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Aug. 6, 2016. Operation Homefront hosted the event, which supplied backpacks and school supplies to 600 children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton
Aug. 10, 2016 Railroad construction to close roads, gates on base Norfolk Southern Railway provided an update to the railroad crossing repair schedule which drives an adjustment to Scott’s gate and road closure plan this month. Of note, Belleville Gate will be closed from Aug. 15-17 (vs. Aug. 8-10 as previously advertised). Norfolk Southern Railway will be making
Aug. 10, 2016 Change of Command Col. Patricia Csank, 635th Supply Chain Operations Squadron commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Nena Myers, 435th Supply Chain Operations Group commander, Aug. 2 at Scott Air Force Base.The 435th SCOS is resposible for Department of Defense-wide global supply chain management support to over 300
Aug. 10, 2016 Scott AFB employees find free ride to work with RideFinders For the thousands of Scott AFB employees who drive alone to and from work each day, especially those traveling longer distances, this can be an expensive and stressful experience.However, for nearly 30 Scott AFB employees with daily round-trip workday commutes up to 100 miles or more, they are
Aug. 10, 2016 Meet Lt. Col. Eric Trias, new CYSS commander Lt. Col. Eric Trias assumed command of the Air Force Space Command Cyberspace Support Squadron on July 15.CYSS provides cyber networking expertise to Air Force Space Command.They are responsible for defining enterprise requirements for new cyber systems, managing sustainment to existing cyber
Aug. 10, 2016 457th Airlift Squadron plays vital role in security Being a part of the 457th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Andrews can be both challenging and rewarding.On such a high-profile installation, airlift missions are vital to national security both at home and abroad.Distinguished visitors are flown to all corners of the globe to help resolve political
Aug. 10, 2016 Phoenix Stripe provides future AMC leaders with tools for success Air Mobility Command welcomed 147 of its top NCOs and civilians from across the Air Force to Phoenix Stripe, which focused on offering essential leadership tools to Airmen who have a direct impact on the AMC mission at Scott Air Force Base Aug. 3-5.One of the event mentors, Master Sgt. Yvonne