EC tactics squadron activated to support deploying Airmen

A new era in the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center officially began with several simple words and a ceremonious unveiling of squadron colors March 26 here.Lt. Col. Scott Robinson became the first commander of the Center's newest unit, the 422nd Joint Tactics Squadron. In a ceremony attended by

AMC Outstanding Airmen of the Year celebrated April 8

Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 8 will recognize 12 finalists who represent the best of the best in AMC.During the banquet one Airman from each of three categories - Airman, NCO and Senior NCO - will be chosen to represent AMC during the Air

Scott Airman earns Bronze Star

The superintendent of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 301 located at Scott Air Force Base received the Bronze Star recently for meritorious achievement during a six-month tour to Iraq. Special Agent Bradley Maxwell received the fourth highest combat award for the U.S. Armed

375th AMW Airmen load up for ORI

Scott Library named best in the Air Force

The Scott Library's motto is "Something for Everyone."Where else could you go on base and find a CD or DVD, Internet-ready computers, children's story time and aids for Professional Military Education or school?Because of everything the library has to offer and more, the Library was named 2009 Air

eFinance mandatory for submitting non-DTS travel vouchers

A new financial services tool is now available to assist travelers with filing their non-DTS travel vouchers. eFinance offers a secure, paperless way to submit TDY-related financial documents by providing automated assistance to the traveler. This process is accomplished using a "wizard approach" to

On the home front: Husband takes on multi-parent role

When people hear of a military member leaving a spouse behind for a deployment, they generally think of a wife staying behind. But 20 percent of the time it means the husband is the one left behind. Greg Henry is just one example of a military husband in that situation. Mr. Henry is married to Tech.

Fire Emergency Services Flight receives international accreditation

Months of tedious preparation recently paid off for the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight upon earning its accreditation with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.The unit is the 14th in the Department of Defense and sixth in the Air Force to receive CFAI

CRW captain sees Haiti scene unfold from under the brim of many hats

When Capt. Donovan Davis, an airfield operations officer with the 621st Contingency Response Wing here, stepped off of the C-17 Globemaster III and onto the tarmac at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Jan. 14, he was absolutely astounded. "I remember

FEMA sets up shop