May 4, 2016 First Sergeants provide resources, mentor Airmen, advise unit commanders Some people think First Sergeants' only role is to enforce discipline and standards.However, Master Sgt. Kristy Gates, 375th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, said there is more to sporting the diamond than enforcing discipline; she prefers being a mentor and making sure she takes care of her
May 4, 2016 AMC mission success depends on teamwork, mobility partnerships Teamwork is a hallmark for Air Mobility Command when it comes to supporting warfighters and delivering Rapid Global Mobility.Through a reliable network of partnerships, AMC supplies U.S. and coalition forces with the support needed to take the fight to the enemy when necessary and deliver hope to
May 4, 2016 Enlisted corps bestows highest honor upon Welsh Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III was inducted into the Air Force Order of the Sword during a ceremony April 22 in Montgomery, Ala.An ancient tradition adopted by the Air Force in 1967, the Order of the Sword is the highest level of honor and tribute the enlisted corps can give its
April 27, 2016 Airman’s Attic mission serves junior enlisted Moving to a new base or even arriving to your first duty station can be very exciting for many young Airmen.However, costs can quickly add up and may seem overwhelming to some.The Chief Master Sgt. Gene Collin's Airman's Attic offers E-5 and below a helping hand.The Airman's Attic has many
April 27, 2016 Scott EFMP program brings families together The Airman and Family Readiness Center actively works with families of special needs children through the Exceptional Family Member Program to offer activities and host events that strengthen the community at Scott Air Force Base."Here at Scott we have a very active Family Support program that helps
April 27, 2016 Scott shines the light on Autism Awareness Month April is Autism Awareness Month, and the light at the historic Scott Gate has been shining blue with support all month.In addition to showing support with blue lights, the Airman and Family Readiness Center and Chapel staff handed out blue light bulbs to anyone who wanted one, as well as invited
April 27, 2016 Vietnam Vet receives medals 48 years after war "It's been quite a day for me," said an emotional retired Army Sergeant Cecil Wade after he received the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with Valor, and a second bronze star device for his Vietnam Service Medal in a ceremony here April 22."I even polished my boots for the occasion," he
April 21, 2016 Scott officials warn against drug use St. Louis, aptly nicknamed "The Gateway City," is not only the path for many people to travel across the United States, but is also the path for many drugs take to travel from state to state."In the past few years many drugs have been on the rise in the St. Louis area to include heroin, cocaine,
April 21, 2016 Stationed at Scott, living in St. Louis: Potential tax trouble for military Imagine this scenario: You are stationed at Scott Air Force Base and live in St. Louis. Your state of legal residence is neither Missouri nor Illinois. When tax season comes around, you file taxes in your state of legal residence because you thought you were exempt from having to file in
April 21, 2016 CDC offers peace of mind, safe environment for children Leaving a child in the hands of a stranger can be one of the most difficult moments for a parent, and that's why the staff at the Child Development Center say they strive to build a safe environment where parents can put their trust.The mission of each CDC is to assist military and civilian