June 23, 2010 'She completes our family perfectly' It looks like a typical family home; 2-year-old Caitlyn and her mother sit in a rocking chair while the three boys sit with their father on the couch. It's not long before Caitlyn scrambles down to get a coloring book followed by Camden, who's 8. Caitlyn chooses ponies while Camden prefers
May 25, 2010 State, federal teams prepare for hurricane season As ambulance after ambulance pulls up to the tents on the flightline, medical personnel rush out to carry in patients on litters brought in from local hospitals. With only 72 hours until the hurricane makes landfall, it appears to be chaos to the untrained eye. But there is a method to the madness,
April 29, 2010 4-H ‘Skill-a-thon’ at the Youth Center Learning skills and having fun The Youth Center and 4-H hosted "Skill-a-thon" Saturday at Scott. The event featured educational and recreational booths in the gym at the Youth Center, and a small farm animal petting zoo outdoors.The educational booths in the gym had information and activities related to veterinary science,
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