March 15, 2017 Wing Commander Q&A: TIG/TIS elimination, Air Show and Gym Improvements Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming! PERSONNEL ISSUESWith the elimination of TIG/TIS, when
March 8, 2017 Impending pilot shortage, a developing national crisis Our nation expects a great deal from its military, but it comes at a cost. Air Mobility Command—the organization responsible for airlift, aerial refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and enroute support—is constantly faced with challenges testing the resilience of our airmen.Whether airdropping combat
March 8, 2017 Dates extended for Centennial Birthday Card Design Contest In honor of the 100th birthday of Scott AFB, Outdoor Recreation is calling all squadrons to explore their creativity and help us celebrate the Centennial Year by designing giant Birthday Cards, which will be displayed along Scott Drive.Not only will the top winners receive bragging rights, but also
March 8, 2017 Scott holding public meeting to discuss environment cleanup The Air Force seeks input from the local community in the recommendation of No Further Action for Building 39, aka Site UK500, at Scott Air Force Base.The USAF will hold a public meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. April 12 to discuss the Proposed Plan for Site UK500. The meeting will be held at the O’Fallon
March 8, 2017 Need help filing taxes? Scott Legal Office ready to assist Tax season is here! Don’t have your 2016 taxes filed yet?This year the Scott Air Force Base Legal Office will be on hand to assist eligible members through the filing process. Now through April 14, the Scott Legal Office and Tax Center will allow a “drop off” preparation service. Active duty members
March 8, 2017 Wing Commander Q&A: Green Dot, Dental for Dependents and Concealed Carry Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming! PERSONNEL ISSUESHow do our Green Dot efforts tie in with
March 8, 2017 Base updates concealed carry, transport rules You may have observed new signs at the installation gates, referring to firearm carrying procedures. The language has changed to “Concealed Carry Prohibited on Scott AFB,” with an exception.That exception is for personnel who are authorized to carry a concealed weapon under the Law Enforcement
March 1, 2017 Wing Commander Q&A: Travel Vouchers, Half-Staff Flags and the CDC Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming!PERSONNEL ISSUESWhy do Fire Department and EOD personnel
Feb. 22, 2017 The Squadron is where it’s at! I recently had a lull from enlisted performance reports, so I decided to do a walkabout to visit some Airmen. I was headed down a remote hallway where there was not a lot of people around when a young Airman turned the corner and met me face-to-face. I asked him, “How’s it going?” and he replied,
Feb. 22, 2017 Wing Commander Q&A: Hiring Freeze, Course 15 and Student Union Here is the next round of Q&As from my most recent Commander’s Call.I posted these responses and previous Q&A to our wing Sharepoint site and our public website, www.scott.af.mil, for future access and review.Please keep the questions coming! PERSONNEL ISSUESCan we wear our fleece inside?Great