July 16, 2008 Air National Guard key to missions around the world Many people refer to National Guard members as 'weekend warriors', but that simply isn't the case. Hundreds of Guard units operate missions and perform the same duties as any other active duty wing or squadron in the Air Force on a daily basis. One such unit is the 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott
July 9, 2008 Base pools behind the scenes Come on in, the water's fine...thanks to a lot of hard work. When you visit one of the three base swimming pools for a day of fun in the sun, you may not realize just how much work goes in to getting the facilities ready. Doug Hartung, 375th Services Squadron, Outdoor Recreation, explained operating
July 2, 2008 “Nature Heals” Americans have demonstrated an altruistic streak when it comes to their military servicemembers. Many have donated money or time to charitable organizations dedicated to helping disabled veterans recover from wounds, both internal and external. Since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, grassroots
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