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
April 21, 2016 SAFB volunteers take part in reading program at CDC Volunteers from Scott Air Force Base participated in the monthly Children and Airmen Reading Together program at the base's Child Development Center April 6.Reading aloud to young children can help stimulate language and cognitive skills; it also builds memory and curiosity."This program was
April 21, 2016 Scott Airmen accepted into officer training schools Two enlisted Airmen are on their way to becoming officers through two different programs.Senior Airman Jason Latchem, 375th Medical Operations Squadron health services manager, was accepted to the Naval Officer Candidate School, and Airman First Class Trevor Pratt, 375th Operations Support Squadron
April 13, 2016 Powerlifting duo compete, win big Occasionally coworkers can find common interests between them, and for two Scott Airmen, that turned into powerlifting competitions.Master Sgt. David Martin, 375th Communications Group quality assurance inspector, and Staff Sgt. Kimberly Francois, Air Mobility Command radio systems manager, started
April 13, 2016 Special Victims' Counsel Program provided to Air Force members The Special Victims' Counsel Program provides victims of a sexual assault with a specialized attorney that gives legal advice and establishes an attorney-client relationship, which means the victim has complete confidentiality with their Special Victims' Counsel and the Special Victims'
April 13, 2016 Drug Demand Reduction Program taking back unwanted prescription drugs From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29, the Drug Demand Reduction Program and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 11th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.People should