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Sergeant rescues puppy while deployed in Kuwait
When Staff Sgt. Arin Vickers returns home to Scott in a few months, she will have a new furry family member waiting for her that she rescued during her current deployment in Kuwait. Vickers found the...
View ArticleMilitary Saves Campaign promotes healthy finances
Military Saves Week, Feb. 23-28, is an annual opportunity for installations and organizations to promote good financial savings behavior and a chance for servicemembers and their families to assess...
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Airman’s love for music contributes to ‘whole Airman concept’
To the customers of the 436th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, Airman 1st Class Linh Phan seems like another camouflage-clad employee, but it's what he does in his free time that sets him apart....
View ArticleImprove the Air Force with AFSO process
The Air Force recently changed the name of its process improvement program from AFSO21 to just AFSO, which stands for Air Force Smart Operations. One tool of AFSO involves using the eight-step problem...
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School officials can request social media passwords
This year, a new Illinois law took effect allowing school administrators access to a student's social media profile if the student is being investigated for cyber-bullying. As long as the member is a...
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‘My own outlet for expression’
Air Force spouse and violinist Aleisha Chiappone said she can't wait to see her children's reaction when the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra performs music from the movie "Frozen" in an upcoming...
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Stories from Vietnam: Into the assassin’s den
Low on fuel, a radio call came over the net directing a search for a downed American pilot. Capt. Keith Sawyer was returning from directing an air strike in the mountains north of Saigon, the capital...
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Behind the pamphlets–a mental health technician’s experience
Looking at the sea of wellness and health pamphlets at the Mental Health clinic may feel impersonal. And in the time that passes while waiting for an appointment, it may get Airmen wondering who the...
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Bowl-a-thon hosted by Sexual Assault Prevention office
The Scott AFB Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted a Bowl-a-thon at the Stars and Strikes Bowling Center Feb. 12 as a platform to spread awareness and have a team activity for all to...
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375th LRS Airmen recognized for quick thinking, money saving actions
When thousands of dollars are at stake and there's a huge time crunch, Scott Airmen go above and beyond to save the Air Force money, labor and time. Such was the case Jan. 27 when Airmen from the...
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Healthy habits highlighted at health fair
Members from the 375th Medical Group came together at the James Fitness Center with the goal of maintaining a health-conscience community during a Black History Month Health Fair Feb. 27. This was the...
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Veteran provides guitar lessons at base arts and crafts center
Finding an outlet of expression may be one answer to combating stressful events, and one veteran shares his outlet with the Scott community. Roger Drinnon, the former Air Mobility Command Public...
View ArticleAir Force Assistance Fund begins March 23
The 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund, or AFAF, campaign will begin March 23, allowing Team Scott Airmen to contribute to multiple charities that will directly impact other Airmen and military families....
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Area faith leaders gather at Scott for event
There are unique challenges faced by military families that the rest of the population might not ever encounter. Chaplains from Scott Air Force Base recognize this need and offer an annual Faith...
View ArticleMore tax tips: educational expenses, health care, Earned Income Credit
When it comes to taxes, first-time filers can get caught up in learning the big picture and overlook the salient details. But many benefits exist beyond residency, combat pay and charitable donations....
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18th AF commander shares leadership messages
Dealing with change, focusing on ways to improve the workplace and developing leadership skills are just some of the messages the 18th Air Force commander shared with members of the 375th Air Mobility...
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Scott Red Cross manager earns prestigious award
Not only do Airmen contribute to the mission, but civilians like Courtney Hinton, Scott American Red Cross Station Manager, have a big role at Scott Air Force Base. Hinton was recently recognized by...
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Wing IG officer earns AF Medical Award
Lt. Col. Kathryn Shaw, a Laboratory Officer and now the Scott Air Force Base Deputy Inspector General, was recently recognized as the Biomedical Category III Officer of the Year by the Air Force...
View ArticleFamily Advocacy Program offers relationship course
Personal relationships in the military sometimes face challenges that can impact even the strongest relationships. "Couples need to make regular adjustments to ensure that they are staying on top of...
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Scott library celebrates youth reading with Dr. Seuss
The Scott Air Force Base Library celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 5 with a birthday party in his honor. Members of Team Scott participated in crafts, a sing-along, story time, and party games...
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