Dec. 28, 2007 Voluntary Protection Program assessment team visits Malmstrom A team from the Assistant Secretary of Installations, Environment and Logistics will visit Malmstrom to perform an assessment of current safety procedures from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 as part of the Voluntary Protection Program. The Occupational Health and Safety Association and the Department of Defense
Dec. 28, 2007 Promtion ceremonies now honor lower tier Airmen A change to the way promotions are conducted at Malmstrom was implemented at the January promotion ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Club Dec. 27. Instead of highlighting only NCOs at the ceremonies, all grades -- from airman to chief master sergeant -- will now be recognized. "The ceremony we had in the
Dec. 19, 2007 Community Notes Week of Dec. 17-21 Commissary holiday hours announced The commissary will be open Dec. 24 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 to observe the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Thrift Store closed through holidays There is still time to shop for holiday bargains at the Malmstrom
Dec. 19, 2007 Winter Driving & Safety Tips As the full swing of winter begins, here are some driving and safety tips to remember. 1) All windows must be free and clear of all snow and ice as outlined in Montana Code Annotated 61-9-405. This is extremely important so you, the driver, can have complete visibility while driving in winter
Dec. 19, 2007 Airmen train for deployment About 150 Airmen participated in an expeditionary readiness exercise at Camp Grizzly Dec. 12 to 13. The exercise prepared Airmen for contingencies they may encounter during a real-world deployment. "We have to practice war skills in cold weather as well," said Chief Master Sergeant Steve Sargent,
Dec. 18, 2007 Local instituations for higher learning The following schools are available at Malmstrom AFB or in the Great Falls area. Please contact them directly with questions or for further information. Written material is also available at the Education and Training Center, Bldg. 1240. PARK UNIVERSITY Park University, Malmstrom Campus Center,
Dec. 18, 2007 AADD offers new incentives for volunteers The Airmen Against Drunk Driving program recently acquired two GPS units for volunteers to utilize while driving to pick up individuals who use the service provided by AADD. The Tom Toms, the GPS units, were funded in part by Cascade County and the DUI Task Force downtown and were purchased in
Dec. 13, 2007 Community Notes: Week of Dec. 14 Toys for Tots donations being accepted Donation boxes for Toys for Tots have been set up at the base chapel, fitness center, base exchange, clinic, building 500 and the military personnel flight for new, unwrapped toys. In conjunction with the wing holiday party's theme "Airmen in Toyland,"
Dec. 13, 2007 Military Justice, Court Report The following individuals received non-judicial punishments during November. - An airman first class from the 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron received a suspended reduction to the rank of airman, a forfeiture of $150 pay per month for two months and 30 days extra duty for assaulting another