June 25, 2008 Scott Airmen deliver A small, seldom noticed team of Scott Airmen stands as the first-line of defense against terrorist threats while performing a function vital to Defense Department missions world-wide. The 375th Communications Squadron Official Mail Center is responsible for processing and delivering letters and
June 19, 2008 375th Airlift Wing Watching their P's and Q's If you attend any event at Scott Air Force Base that involves the wing commander, there is a small group that keeps things running smoothly, and most likely you will never even know they are there. The four members of the 375th Airlift Wing protocol office are responsible for planning and executing
June 19, 2008 A real straight shooter A locally grown Airman has found a unique niche to highlight his already fulfilling Air Force life. About 18 months ago, Tech Sgt. Scott Hadley, 19th Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air patrol party, joined the Air Force shooting and has found a true passion. "I've been able to do a lot of
June 5, 2008 "It doesn't roll without POL" About 100,000 gallons of jet fuel are delivered to Scott Air Force Base each week, and there are 34 Airmen that get it where it needs to go. Members of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Fuels Management Flight work round the clock to keep aircraft flying, trucks working and cars rolling. "If
May 29, 2008 Red Cross gives more than just blood The American Red Cross is a very active organization. Some of the volunteerism the Red Cross does includes hosting blood drives, taking care of people when disasters occur, promoting preparedness and taking care of servicemembers. Another opportunity the Red Cross provides is the YouthCorps. The
May 22, 2008 Preparing for the unthinkable New parents often complain with love that their babies grow up too quickly. But at around seven months old, Elise Rochman's parents began to worry the opposite - that she wasn't growing up quickly enough. Elise still wasn't sitting up on her own, a task normally mastered between four and seven
April 23, 2008 Enlisted aides key to Air Force success As an enlisted aide to the commander of Air Mobility Command, Master Sgt. Thad Payne is among the few, select Airmen who directly serve a general officer each day. His duties as Gen. Arthur Lichte's aide place him among only six aides at Scott Air Force Base - one of only four in all of AMC. "This
April 10, 2008 Work may begin soon on Heritage Airpark An idea 25 years in the making may soon be a reality. Tentative plans have been made to begin work on the Scott Heritage Airpark as early as next month. "Our plans call for three phases," retired Air Force Col. Larry Strube, Heritage Airpark Committee chairman, said. "We are trying to raise $1.5
March 17, 2008 JTF Scott Airman showcases talent at Arch Madness Almost 25,000 people were held captivated at the Scottrade Center on March 8 before the Missouri Valley Conference championship's Arch Madness kicked off. It wasn't waiting for their favorite teams to take the court that had attendees holding their breath though. It was Tech. Sgt. Kristine Keyser's
Feb. 14, 2008 Scott ASF returns injured servicemembers home As one of three aeromedical evacuation distribution hubs in the nation, servicemembers from Scott Air Force Base's Aeromedical Staging Facility play a vital role in the Air Force's AE mission, which moves more than 12,000 patients yearly. "Our mission is two-fold," said Lt. Col. Terry Prizer, 375th