May 14, 2019 K9 Jack: A doggone good Defender “Jack may look a little different than other retirees I’ve officiated for in the past, but he’s still an extraordinary Airman.” That’s how Lt. Col. Yon Dugger, 375th Security Forces Squadron commander, began the official retirement ceremony for military working dog Jack on May 13, after nine years
May 7, 2019 In the arms of love: volunteer baby cuddler helps preemie infants thrive SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- A quiet and still corridor is safely tucked away at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. A tender-hearted man scrubs his hands with soapy water before entering one of the dimly lit hideaways.His bright blue eyes light up when he sees a tiny inhabitant of a clear crib sleeping
April 25, 2019 Canadian officer trains with U.S. aeromedical evacuation team For as long as there have been planes landing at Scott AFB, there have been aeromedical evacuation missions.
April 25, 2019 Month of the Military Child: My 1st hike Outdoor Recreation’s “My First Hike” event helped encourage healthy habits and hobbies as part of its salute to military children.
April 15, 2019 Soccer promotes healthy living for U.S. defenders No matter their duty title, a U.S. Airman is a defender first and foremost. They need to be ready at a moment’s notice to protect the freedoms every American is able to enjoy, and this requires a good support system as well as physical training. For some, playing a sport on base can be the perfect
April 12, 2019 Music in our Schools The Band of Mid-America’s rock band, Starlifter, arrived with music in their hearts, in mid-March when they took to Detroit as part of their “Music in our Schools” initiative in hopes of inspiring a future generation of Airmen.
April 3, 2019 Airman shares faith, spreads hope at local prisons SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Tech. Sgt. Sydney Sullivan, 375th Communications Squadron NCO in charge of the Mission Defense Team, is known around Scott AFB for being a dedicated, caring mentor to young Airmen. It came as no surprise, then, when he was inspired to channel his mentorship efforts to
April 2, 2019 Behind the whistle: Airman volunteers as youth wrestling coach The high pitch of a whistle, small hands and feet slapping the mat, deep breaths, and an occasional cheer from a parent fill the wrestling room of a local high school during a youth wrestling club practice.Behind that whistle and helping to prepare the O’Fallon Little Panthers Wrestling Club youth
April 1, 2019 The impact a recruiter can make A group of young men and women stand tall in the center of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway waiting to solidify one of the most important decisions of their lives. They will raise their right hand and say the United States Air Force oath of enlistment before thousands of people. In the crowd stands
March 28, 2019 Serving Sisters: 2 Public Health technicians work side-by-side in same office Two sisters who are five years apart are serving their country at the same time, at the same base, and in the same career field, working together every day.