April 22, 2010 15th OWS Airmen get taste of combat environment Airmen from the 15th Operational Weather Squadron here practiced their operational and combat skills April 12-18 at Scott's exercise grounds during Tempest Warrior, their semiannual field training exercise.The exercise was comprised of two, three-day rotations, with about 60 trainees and 12 trainers
April 14, 2010 Medical Group moulage experts help teens understand dangers of drinking and driving Members of the 375th Medical Group applied mock injuries, or moulage, and expertise on how to act injured to junior and senior students of Belleville East High School April 8 to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. The scenario, called "Broken Hearts," involved a simulated
March 3, 2010 Civil Air Patrol aids in search and rescue A little known unit at Scott plays a significant role for the Air Force. Many people may only see its members at the annual air show or possibly catch sight of their somewhat unique uniforms at the Base Exchange now and then. Who are they? They are the Scott Composite Squadron of the Air Force's
Nov. 18, 2009 From family and friends to service and sacrifice, AMC’s ‘First Lady’ reflects on 38 years of service During a ceremony here Nov. 20, AMC Commander Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, and his wife, Christine, will say farewell to the Air Force after 38 years of faithful service.During her farewell spouse's luncheon Nov. 13, Mrs. Lichte took a moment to reflect on her and her husband's nearly-four decades of
Aug. 6, 2009 Hot Brass concert Performing at the Hot Brass concert, from left to right, Master Sgt. Steve Colllins and Tech. Sgt. Eugene King on trumpet, Tech. Sgt. Steven Frioux on Trombone, Staff Sgt. Clay Toms on french horn, and Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Collins on saxophone. The show was held Sunday evening at Scott's Parade Field.
June 24, 2009 Car show and safety demonstration In conjunction with the 101 Critical Days of Summer, the 375th Airlift Wing Safety Office held a car and motorcycle show Friday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Base Exchange parking lot. The event, held in conjunction with the Army and Air Force Exchange Services safety month, featured safety products
June 18, 2009 Martial Arts classes at the Youth Center teach self defense and valuable life skills "I am somebody, I am important, I control my life." Underneath all the kicks and punches, these words are the core message of what Gentle Dragon Kung Fu brings to children at the Youth Center, as taught by Master Sgt. Jimmy Evans and Staff Sgt. Michael David. Sergeant Evans is with the 932nd Airlift
June 4, 2009 Scenes from Scott's Dorm Olympics Airmen participate in a game of basketball at the Dorm Olympics held Friday at Scott. Airmen competed in a variety of events such as volleyball, basketball, a golf chip-shot challenge, dunk tank and a musical video game challenge. Dorm residents ate free food and drinks provided by the First
May 29, 2009 Pool prep begins The Scott pools opened for the summer swim season Saturday, and are a free benefit for all DoD card holders and their guests this season. The pool can help improve fitness with lap swimming or the staff can help teach students to swim with swim lessons scheduled throughout the summer. In addition,