July 20, 2016 Chapel holds interfaith prayer service The Scott Air Force Base chapel held a prayer service in response to the recent tragic events in Orlando, Falcon Heights, Baton Rouge, Dallas, and Paris, France, July 15, 2016. The service included representatives from at least eight religions, including the Hindu, Protestant, Islamic, Soka Gakkai
July 18, 2016 375th FSS host Splash N Dash Biathlon A Team Scott member participates in a 300 meter swim during the “Splash N Dash” biathlon at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 15, 2016. The biathlon required members to complete a 300 meter swim followed by a three mile run. Robert Wieland had the fastest time in the male category, 24 minutes 44
July 13, 2016 NFL star hosts ProCamp at Scott AFB Scott Air Force Base hosted the Proctor & Gamble Steve Smith Sr. ProCamp July 6-7.Overall, 125 children from the Scott community participated in the event held in the James Gym. Steve Smith Sr., five-time ProBowl nominee and wide receiver from the NFL Baltimore Ravens, hosted the event in
July 13, 2016 AF family triumphs together through loss Just below a tree on a hill in a forested nature preserve is a collection of rocks lovingly placed in the shape of a heart. Within these rocks are newly planted orange marigolds and yellow Shasta daisies that tower over a miniature dinosaur toy marked for Logan Robert Johnson.“When I think of Logan,
July 13, 2016 Stewart earns silver medal in bench press competition Brady Stewart, 375th Comptroller Squadron Financial Analyst, recently bench pressed a total of 738.5 pounds during The World Open Bench Press Championships in Denmark.This outstanding performance earned him the silver medal at the event while simultaneously breaking the American bench press record
July 13, 2016 Illinois probate process basics for after death A frequent concern expressed by legal assistance clients seeking a will or other estate documents is if their property will enter the probate process after their death.Family members commonly express anxiety over how difficult it can be to distribute the assets of a loved one after their death. Each
July 13, 2016 Celebrating the nation’s independence Despite the rainy weekend, thousands made it to the Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration at Scheve Park, which featured carnival rides, live bands, food and craft booths, softball and kickball tournaments, games, raffles, poker and a fireworks show, Mascoutah, Ill., July 4, 2016. Col. Terrence
July 13, 2016 375th CES takes care of deployed members and their families Deployments separate families and limits communication between them, which can produce an extensive amount of stress and worry. However, the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron leadership team gathered together several base agencies to help ease tension during this difficult time for their families.Angie
July 13, 2016 Meet Major Gen. Kurt J. Ryan, new SDDC Commanding General Major Gen. Kurt J. Ryan assumed command of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command June 16.He leads five brigades, which are responsible for planning, booking, shipping and tracking cargo; conducting port operations, and managing personal property moves for service members and other federal
July 13, 2016 Scott honors former U.S. Sen. Dixon Scott Air Force Base recently dedicated its Visitor Control Center to former U.S. Senator Alan J. Dixon, who passed away at his Fairview Heights home in 2014.Col. Chris Buschur, 375th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, and Dixon’s wife, Jody, unveiled a plaque honoring his 43 years of public