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  • Blue Angels dazzle spectators at Scott

    The U.S. Navy played an integral role in the 2010 Airpower Over the Midwest air show held at Scott last weekend. The air show was Scott's premier event of the year and also served as a culmination of the Navy Week St. Louis which was held from Sept. 2-12.As the last act of the air show each day, the

  • Retired Navy master chief petty officer recalls the 'real' Tora! Tora! Tora!

    "I was emptying a trash can when the bombs started falling," said retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Mike Kovach, who visited Scott AFB during the air show and shared his story of the 'real' Tora! Tora! Tora! He was aboard the USS Whitney on that fateful day in Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.He was

  • McChord hosts first Joint Skies Seminar

    Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing flight safety office, in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration, hosted the first Joint Skies Seminar Sept. 9 to share information and resources in an effort to ensure safer skies by bringing the Northwest aviation community together. "The Northwest

  • Medical residency program at Scott AFB creates best doctors possible

    When a Tricare patient assigned to Scott Air Force Base schedules an appointment, there's a good chance they could be seen at the Belleville Family Medicine Clinic, which is located near St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Ill.This stems from a unique partnership formed by Scott Air Force Base,

  • Little Rock marriage seminar opens lines of communication

    Team Little Rock Airmen and their spouses attended a one-day marriage seminar Aug. 31, 2010, where they learned how to strengthen relationships through better communication.The base chapel sponsored the seminar at the Holiday Inn Presidential in Little Rock.The seminar wasn't intended as therapy for

  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord Honor Guard honors newest graduates

    "With a strong sense of dedication, we will precisely execute military honors for active duty, retirees and veterans. Precisions inspired by accuracy... to honor with dignity!" For 24 newly graduated Honor Guard Airmen, this motto has become their way of life. The graduates, assigned to the 62nd

  • Charleston airlift capabilities bring humanitarian aid to Pakistan

    U.S. Forces have diligently responded to the call for aid from the Government of Pakistan in light of the tragic and devastating floods resulting from the country's overwhelming monsoon season. Team Charleston Airmen currently deployed to the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Incirlik Air

  • New Air Force legal assistance Web site available

    Next time you need a will, power of attorney, or just have a legal question, visit www.aflegalassistance.com. The Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps unveiled the new Air Force Legal Assistance Web site worldwide Feb. 1 and is designed for active duty and reserve component members, retirees, and

  • McConnell Airmen donate school supplies

    Continuing an annual tradition that began in 2009, the Airmen of the 349th Air Refueling Squadron donated more than $750 for school supplies to the seven "littles" from the Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter.The donations were provided to littles of elementary school age, who were qualified by

  • Quick acting during emergencies is key to assistance

    One of the first and most important steps in an emergency is calling for assistance. When reporting an emergency, remain as calm as possible. If necessary, take a deep breath and try to speak clearly. Immediately tell the 9-1-1 dispatcher the nature of your emergency, specifying clearly what is