Sept. 12, 2012 Scott members embrace “Read Out Loud” initiative Members stationed at Scott Air Force Base have taken the "Read Out Loud" initiative into their own hands this year, as they embark on the second year of reading books to a local elementary school.According to the principal Nathan Rakers, Whiteside Elementary always has the second, third and fourth
Sept. 11, 2012 Master of the “man-cave” This article is part of a feature series on military members and their families unique hobbies by Staff Sgt. Stephenie WadeIf you ask, most men will tell you that their man-cave is their sanctuary. The "man-cave" is mostly a place to hang out with friends or simply "be boys." The term man-cave has a
June 13, 2012 A&FRC staffer makes custom purses to benefit veterans This article is part of a feature series on military members and their families unique hobbies by Staff Sgt. Stephenie WadePeggy Beauvais walked through the Base Exchange last year while all the vendors were getting ready to setup their stands for Christmas, when she had a great idea."Why don't I
June 6, 2012 20-year-old bowls second perfect 300 score To some, 300 may just be a number, but to a select few of bowling elite, it's a goal. They push themselves day after day to fill 10 boxes with an "X" instead of a number.For one person at Scott, he has made this goal a reality twice.Davin McIntire, the Stars and Strikes Bowling Center equipment
May 9, 2012 Local Artist crafting 300 ceramic tile mural for Student Union This article is part of a feature series on military members and their families unique hobbies by Staff Sgt. Stephenie WadeWhat started as a simple sketch for a ceramic-tiled piece of artwork to hang in the soon-to-be newly constructed Student Union, has turned into an oversized, 23x7-foot long
May 2, 2012 Scott pilot began flying career in hot air balloon This article is part of a feature series on military members and their families unique hobbies by Staff Sgt. Stephenie WadeDid you know Scott Field was the first inland airship (hot air balloon) port in the nation? In 1921, the Secretary of War authorized building a lighter-than-air station on Scott
April 26, 2012 'First-Year Five' series chronicles experiences of five new Airmen About the First-Year Five SeriesThe first year as an Airman can be the most important in a young enlistee's life. In the first year, Airmen discover whether or not they are cut out for military life as they adapt to physical challenges, develop an aptitude for following orders, and learn to be a
April 24, 2012 Lieutenant tackles NFL dream At 6 foot, 6 inches tall and 305 pounds, 2nd Lt. Ben Garland looks more like a football player than a typical Air Force officer. That's because he's a defensive lineman contracted to play for the Denver Broncos and currently attending the team's conditioning and tryout camps which last through
April 4, 2012 Team Scott teens learn life lessons, leadership skills with Keystone program In 2012, having a place for teenagers to go is no different than it has ever been - it's a "keystone" in their growing up years. That's why Air Mobility Command has the Keystone program in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America."Keystone is a place where you can come and hang out with
Feb. 22, 2012 Volunteer of the year has strong leadership qualities What defines someone as a leader? Is it the endurance to do what it takes to get the job done? Maybe it's the courage to take on any problem.For Airman 1st Class Jacob Beeman, 375th Communications Support Squadron computer systems programmer, it's by immersing himself in various roles around base,