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Preparing for the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection
A Site Assistance Visit was recently conducted by the Defense Information System Agency inspectors to help prepare Scott Air Force Base for the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, which is scheduled for Nov. 14-18.The DISA team conducted their own evaluation of Scott’s progress, looked across all the inspection areas that are expected during the
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11/09
2016
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24-hour vigil run honors MSgt. Kuhse
The 7th annual Air Force Sergeants Association Veteran's Vigil run was Nov. 4 and 5, 2016, at the James Gym Track, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Master Sgt. Gregory Kuhse was the honoree, who was killed in a British Puma Mk2 helicopter crash in Afghanistan last year. He was a Kalamazoo, Michigan, native and a father of four, with 19 years of
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11/09
2016
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Scott welcomes new Honorary Commanders
Thirty-six regional civic leaders were inducted into the Honorary Commanders Program at Scott on Nov. 1.The Honorary Commanders Program provides an opportunity for military leaders to build strong, positive, and lasting relationships with local community leaders while exploring mutual areas of interest and increasing public understanding of the
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11/09
2016
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Secretary James reiterates focus on modernization, efficiency
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James took the stage Oct. 28 at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium to address the Air Force’s priority to maintain mission readiness and promote modernization in the coming years. With increasing global threats, James reiterated her emphasis on the Air Force maintaining its global readiness. Air Mobility
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11/02
2016
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Secretary James outlines plans to streamline Air Force training
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James outlined her plan to improve the “quality of experience” for Airmen during her keynote address Oct. 28 at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium. Addressing the crowd of nearly 1,600 Airmen, industry partners, civic leaders, service members and international allies gathered, James announced plans to improve
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11/02
2016
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Flight Incentive Program begins
The 375th Operations Support Squadron started an incentive flight program Oct. 18 to educate servicemembers about Air Force aviation, to orient them to the C-21 flying mission, to recognize their achievements, and to inspire them towards mission success.“It not only rewards individuals for their hard work and dedication, but it also opens their
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10/26
2016
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Cyber Fitness Challenge
Members of the 835th Cyberspace Operations Squadron work together to figure out one of three cyber challenges during the Communication Fitness Challenge, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Oct. 21, 2016. The 375th Communications Group hosted its first ever Communication Fitness Challenge, where cyber units on Scott Air Force Base competed against each
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10/25
2016
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Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-off
A child holds his mother's hand outside the pumpkin patch at the second annual Harvest Festival at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. on Oct. 21, 2016. The Harvest Festival had 400 pumpkinss for Scott Airmen and their families to pick from. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Megan Friedl)
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10/25
2016
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Fire Prevention Week at Scott
Senior Airman Tyler Moorehead, 375th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, shows a child the inside of a fire truck during fire prevention week, October 14, 2016 at the Child Development Center.This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” represents the final year of our three-year
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10/19
2016
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H.E.R.O.E.S. Care
Jon Jerome, president of H.E.R.O.E.S. Care hepls stack boxes of toys into the Civil Engineering Squadron Compound, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Oct. 13, 2016. H.E.R.O.E.S. Care is an organization that serves military members and their families by providing material and financial aid and other assistance and services to all branches of the military,
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10/19
2016
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