We may have much to talk about Larry. Believe it or not, I lived on the East side Of Belleville. Graduated from BTHS West in 79. I lived real close by to Scott AFB (right down the street from BAC, which is SWIU now). Got my A&P at BAC and moved to ICT to work for Cessna. Now I'm at Boeing.
My brother inlaw spent a few years at Scott while it was a SAC base (late 70's). Don't have a clue what is going on there now. But if you want my opinion...Belleville SUX. Yes, St. Louis is really close but that drive through East St. Louis can be nerve racking at times. Wish you the best!!!
Anyway, I'm on the Northeast side of ICT and don't much get to the West side but I will keep my eye open for that pretty blue ST. I know where the VA is (Oliver & Kellogg) but, once again, I don't go by there much.
Once more...THANK YOU and all your Brothers and Sisters in Service...
Take care...