Scott Air Force Base Inclement Weather Procedures

This is a reminder of the reporting procedures for personnel assigned or attached to the 126 Air Refueling Wing (126 ARW) in the event of inclement weather.If Scott AFB determines that weather conditions pose a safety threat to its workers, a change in reporting time will be announced. Personnel can

Holiday Mailing Deadlines

    It is not too early to start thinking about holiday cards, letters and packages destined for service members and their families stationed overseas. The U.S. Postal Service recommends sending packages early.     All military mail, regardless of destination, is sent by domestic mail rate.

Illinois Reemployment Rights

     Illinois state law provides reemployment rights to Illinois National Guard personnel called to military duty. When performing federally mandated training or duty under titles 32 or 10 of the United States Code (monthly drills, annual training, or federal active duty), these rights are in

Ground-Breaking for New Joint Security Forces Facility

126th Maintenance Group Change of Command

126th Medical Group Change of Command

Receipt of medical care during UTA

Recently, questions have arisen regarding the receipt of medical care by wing members who are participating in a Unit Training Assembly (UTA). This article should provide wing members some guidelines to assist them in making medical care decisions. Because of a change in mission, the active duty

The Mississippi River Spills Over Its Banks

Fighting the Mighty Mississippi

It all starts with the ring of a phone. The voice on the other end informs you that you have been called upon to do your duty. You must report the next morning in full uniform and you'll get further instructions at that point in time. You tell your family and friends that tomorrow you have to go and

Recognition...a little goes a long way

Recognition is something we all must take time to think about and act on during these high ops tempo times. During this Global War on Terrorism, there has been, and continues to be, countless upon countless acts of volunteerism and high levels of dedication to duty displayed daily. What helps