Base Bulletin - May 26 edition Published May 25, 2011 By 375th AMW/PA SCOTT AFB, Ill. -- *** OFFICIAL SPACE AVAILABLE AT THE SCOTT INN Are you having family in for Memorial Day and don't have enough room in your home? Give the Scott Inn a call. Rates range from $39 to $53.25 a night. The Front Desk is open 24 hours a day, so feel free to call 256-1844 to check for availability. You can also make a reservation via our online reservation system, www.375fss.com/lodging/request_form.htm. ROAD CLOSURE - 26 MAY On 26 May 11, Hangar Road will be closed from Hangar 1 to Golf Course Road for approximately 30 minutes starting at 0700 hrs for a HQ AMC Run. HOLIDAY HOURS: -Aero Club Closed May 30 (Normal hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) -Accounting Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) -Airman & Family Readiness Center Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) -Airman Leadership School Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) -Arts & Crafts Center Closed May 28-30 (Normal hours: 9 a.m. to 8:30 - different shops within the Arts & Crafts Center vary) -Stars & Strikes Bowling Center Closed May29-30 (Normal hours: Sunday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) -Child Development Centers Closed May 30 (Normal hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) -Civilian Personnel Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) -Education and Training Center Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) -Enlisted Professional Enhancement Center Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) -Family Child Care Closed May 30 (Normal hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) -Fitness Center Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: Friday & Monday 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) -Golf Course Open May 30 -Golf Course Café Café Closed May 30 (limited food available in the Pro Shop) (Normal hours: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) -Honor Guard Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) -Human Resources Office Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) -Installation Personnel Readiness Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) -James Sports Center Open May 27-30, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Normal hours: Friday & Monday 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) -Library Closed May 28-30 (Normal hours: Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) -Manpower Office Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) -Marketing Closed May 30 (Normal hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) -Military Personnel Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) -Nightingale Inn Dining Facility Closed May 30 due to renovation (Normal hours: Brunch; 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.), (Normal hours: Supper: 4 to 6 p.m.), (Normal hours: Grab-n-Go6 to 8 p.m.) -Outdoor Recreation Closed May 30 (Normal hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) -Pool May 30 Open noon to 6 p.m. -ITT Closed May 30 (Normal hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) -Pronto Pizza Closed May 30 (Normal hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) -Rod & Gun Club Closed May 30 (Normal hours, Closed) -Scott Club Closed May 30 (Normal hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Open for Brunch on May 29 -Tech Support Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) -Veterinary Clinic Closed May 27-30 (Normal hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) -Youth Center Closed May 28-30 (Normal hours: Saturday 1 to 10 p.m.; Sunday Closed; Monday 3 to 6 p.m.) CAF SURVEY - RESPOND BY 31 MAY Headquarters AMC needs your help in getting more support for the completion of the command's latest Comprehensive Airman Fitness survey. Every survey participant helps chart the course of AMC's CAF Culture for the months and years to come. Please take the time to share this and to promote it. The survey closes on May 31. To take the survey: https://eim.amc.af.mil/caf/default.aspx. COMPREHENSIVE AIRMAN FITNESS - 1 JUN The Community Action Information Board will meet on 1 June at 1415 in 375AMW Conference Room. Tennant units are encouraged to send a representative. The CAIB is an opportunity for unit leaders to set the agenda for base programs that support resiliency and to further the culture of Comprehensive (Airman) Fitness. Direct questions to LCDR Julie Chodacki, 256-7386. FROM STRIPES TO BARS- 3 JUNE The Scott AFB NCO Council would like to invite you to a briefing on commissioning programs available to enlisted members. Whether you're certain on crossing into the officer corps or just interested to see if one of these programs can possibly change your career, come out and take advantage of this great opportunity! This will be held on Friday, 3 June 2011 (1300-1500) at the EPEC (FTAC bldg). To sign up, please contact SSgt Lomibao at rae_ann.lomibao@us.af.mil BASE CELEBRATES HOMECOMING WEEK JUNE 6-10 Team Scott organizations will open their doors to Scott residents, workers, and their families (ID card holders) to educate them about the many different missions at Scott AFB during the base's first ever Homecoming Week. Homecoming Week, which is June 6-10, was designated by the 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. Michael Hornitschek, as a way to foster "inside the wire" relationships. More than a dozen organizations on base will open their doors June 6-8 for tours and demonstrations. Participating units are listed below and a full schedule of events will be available shortly as details become solidified. The base is sponsoring a wing training day on June 9 and then June 10 is the annual family picnic hosted by the 375th Force Support Squadron. The very next day, June 11, the city of O'Fallon will also host its annual "Salute to Scott" picnic at the O'Fallon park where Team Scott families are honored for their service to the nation. For more information, call Capt. Raymond Orr at 256-2969 or Tech. Sgt. Aaron Vanvynckt at 256-9263. *** Tour participants: 375th Aeromedial Evacuation Squadron: C-21 Static Display/Transload Mission Observation/Meti Man Simulator tour 375th Operations Support Squadron: Airfield/Traffic Control Tower tour 458th Airlift Squadron: The Miracle of Flight Aircraft/Cockpit tour Aeromedical Staging Facility: ASF tour/AMBUS Mock-up demonstration 375th Force Support Squadron: DFAC open to all ID card holders for breakfast and dinner 375th Security Forces Squadron: Military Working Dog Section K9 Obedience and suspect apprehension demonstration, weapons capabilities/nomenclature and armorer duties demonstration 375th Logistics Support Squadron: POL vehicle static display/Port vehicle demonstration 375th Civil Engineer Squadron: CBRN response/3 Station demonstration: sampling, crime scene, and Decon, Fire Station #1 tour/Vehicle and equipment demonstration Air Force Network Integration Center: Ludwig Heritage Hall, atrium, and Scope Airborne Lab Environment tour USTRANSCOM/SDDC: Facility/exhibits tour 932nd Airlift Wing: Static display/facility tour 15th Operations Weather Squadron: Details TBD ALS COMMANDANT POSITION - APPLICATION DEADLINE 9 JUNE The CMSAF Bud Andrews Airman Leadership School is looking for an energetic, ultra-sharp, self-motivated, MSgt or MSgt(s) to lead one of the most successful Airman Leadership Schools in the Air Force. Packages are due Thursday, 9 June 2011 by 1500 hrs. For application instructions and information call the ALS Commandant at 256-3741, or e-mail eric.matzek@us.af.mil. TMO NEWS Available drivers and agents have reduced from last year and corporate business has increased, this will strain the current capacity to move our service members; military and civilian. Peak season will likely occur 23 June-8 July and 24 Aug-9 Sep this year. Regardless of your pack/pickup dates if you have not heard from your carrier 10 days prior to your pickup date please call JPPSO-NE: 800-235-7776 or TMO at 256-1201. IDEA PROGRAM Have you ever had an idea you thought would improve the Air Force and save money or resources? Did you know the Air Force has an incentive awards program that pays monetary awards up to $10K, that are looking for these good ideas? To submit an idea, visit https://ipds.randolf.af.mil. For more information, contact the SAFB IDEA Program Office at 256-4611 or email: scott.idea@us.af.mil. ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK Leaky faucets that drip at the rate of one drop per second can waste up to 2,700 gallons of water each year. Also, the next energy conversation with the 375th AMW commander is 2 June at 1600 in the wing conference room. All are invited to attend. ------------------------------------------------ UNOFFICIAL FREE CARDINAL TICKETS - 26 MAY There are 20 pairs of free tickets being given away at the Exchange food court today at 11:30 for authorized Exchange patrons. No purchase is necessary but you must be present to win. The tickets are for the Cards vs. Cub game on 4 June. POOLS OPEN THIS WEEKEND - 27 & 28 MAY The Fitness Center Pool will open 27 May and the Essex Pool will open on 28 May. To learn more about swim teams, pool parties, open swim, swimming lessons and classes, contact Outdoor Recreation at 256-2067. SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP - 1 JUN Spend some time with individuals who share similar challenges. This group is designed for adults who care for children or other adults with special needs. 1200-1300, Airman & Family Readiness Center. HAWAIIAN POOL PARTY - 3 JUN Kick-off the summer pool season with Outdoor Recreation at their Hawaiian Luau Family Pool Party on Friday, 3 June from 1900 to 2100 at the Fitness Center Pool. Enter our Aloha Fashion Contest, plus try the hula hoop, limbo, or kayak & noodle contests. Cost is just $5/person and all swimming pool guidelines apply. Event is limited to first 150 people who sign-up. Register online at www.375fss.com. Call Outdoor Recreation for questons at 256-2067. GENERAL AND CGO MEET & GREET - 3 JUN The Scott CGOs are hosing at "General and CGO Meet and Greet" 3 JUN at the Scott Club Props Lounge starting at 1700. For more information, call Capt. Bohn at 256-3206. GIANT YARD SALE - 4 JUNE Scott Air Force base will host its first annual giant yard sale in all housing areas June 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Due to force protection measures this will not be open to the public as long as the base remains in FPCON Bravo. In FPCON Bravo only those personnel with normal, official, or sponsored base access will be permitted to participate, access will be through normal base gates. To date there are more than 40 participants. Yard sale maps will be available at the Patriot's Landing Community Center, and at the various base entry gates. For anyone wishing to sign up, please call Scott Family Housing today at 746-4911 to be included in the map. SCUBA DIVING TRIP - 4 JUN Join Outdoor Recreation on a Scuba Diving Adventure at Mermet Springs on Saturday, 4 June. Cost is $48/person, which includes transportation, equipment, gear and instruction. One on one instruction from a dive master will be given for approximately 30 minutes. Buses will depart at 0800, returning around 1700. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register online NLT 1 June at www.375fss.com or call Outdoor Recreation at 256-2067. KIDS KLUB WITH SPECIAL GUEST FREDBIRD ® - 6 JUN Parents bring your kids to the Scott Club on Monday, 6 June at 1700 to enjoy Baseball Night at Kids Klub. Meet the St. Louis Cardinals mascot, FREDBIRD®, from 1800-1830, while he signs autographs and poses for pictures. Wear your favorite St. Louis Cardinal gear or other baseball team apparel. Members pay $6.95 and kids 12 & under are free. Non-members pay $8.95, non-member children ages 6-12 are $5.95 and ages 5 & under are $2.95. For more information, contact Missi at the Club at 744-1333. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ITT Get your select St. Louis Cardinals tickets now at ITT! Watch as the Cards take on... Giants - 30 May @ 1515 hrs, $21 Royals - 19 June @ 1315 hrs, $21 D-backs - 9 July @ 1815 hrs, $20 Pirates - 26 Aug @ 1915 hrs, $25 Brewers - 5 Sept @ 1515 hrs, $25 Cubs - 25 Sept @ 1315 hrs, $32 *Please note: Purchase deadlines are two weeks prior to game day. For complete details, call ITT at 256-5919 or visit www.375fss.com. SCOTT SUMMER PICNIC - 10 JUN Make plans to attend the FREE Scott Summer Picnic scheduled for Friday, 10 June, 1100 to 1500 near the ALS Pavilion Area. Enjoy free food (pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken and more), soft drinks, entertainment (93.7 the Bull, Radio Disney Dance Team, etc.) and family games & inflatables. While you're there, check out the cool car display, Arts & Crafts demos and more. All Scott AFB personnel and their families are invited to attend. Don't miss out on the largest event of 2011. For more information, call 256-5939. AIR FORCE BALL FUNDRAISING EFFORT - 11 JUNE The World Shooting Complex hosts the Scholastic National Championship in Sparta, Illinois 11 JUNE 2011, 15-16 JUNE 2011 and YOUR Air Force Ball needs you to volunteer! We are asking for 100 volunteers each of three days. Carpool available, details to come and events run from 0800-1700. Bring friends and family to make the fundraising successful. This is an excellent way to show community support! POC for event: 2d Lt Cherie Kail: Cherie.kail.1@us.af.mil SCOTT FIRST SERGEANTS GROUP - ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - 16 JUN Mark your calendars! The Scott First Sergeants Group will hold its annual golf tournament on Thursday, 16 June. Check-in and lunch begins at 1100, with a shotgun start at 1230 pm. The proceeds from this tournament directly support base recognition programs to ensure enlisted members from all the services are recognized for their outstanding performance and dedication. Additionally, funds received support "Operation Warmheart", which is managed by the First Sergeants to ensure enlisted members are provided for year round. To sign up, contact your First Sergeant, or the tournament organizers - SMSgt Randall @ 229-7169 or MSgt Wanamaker @ 256-6297. TOP 3 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE - NOW through 17 JUN The Scott Top 3 will host the "Nadezhda Orphanage School Supply Drive" 20 May - 17 Jun. The Nadezhda Orphanage is supported by several Team Scott deployed members at Manas AB Kyrgyzstan. The facility supports about 70 mentally and physically handicapped orphans who are in great need of school supplies. Items Needed: notebooks, art paper (specifically A3 paper requested by 1st grade), pencils, pencil sharpeners, kid style backpacks, pocket folders, pencil crayons, erasers, rounded tip scissors, pencil cases, rulers, geometry set (for the teenage kids), staplers, multi-colored construction paper of various sizes, easels. Donation boxes will be located throughout Scott AFB, please contact your squadron POC or SMSgt Rix at 256-2599 for more information. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOUR INFO IN THE SCOTT-ALL BULLETIN: Please e-mail all Scott-All requests to Public Affairs, 375amw.pa@scott.af.mil NLT noon Wed (for Thursday publication). Entries must be 75 words or less, formatted as you see above. A simple e-mail should suffice (no need to put on letterhead or attach as a separate document). Content should include items of base-wide importance and is not designed for routine events. For questions or to give feedback, call 256-4241 and speak to MSgt Foster or Karen Petitt. NO ENDORSEMENT OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES IMPLIED.