12 Oct 2017

Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect those plans which have an enrollment fee and are currently billed by the fiscal year.

12 Oct 2017

Airmen to receive CCAF degrees

The following Team Malmstrom members will receive Community College of the Air Force degrees in the programs listed during a ceremony Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Grizzly Bend.12th Missile Squadron:Staff Sgt. David Jeghers, Fire ScienceStaff Sgt. Paul Scheck, Construction Technology 341st Civil Engineer Squadron:Master Sgt. Cory Henderson, Mechanical

11 Oct 2017

Malmstrom to open new resilience center

After months of coordination and labor, a new base resilience center for all Airmen, families and federal employees is slated to open Dec. 1.The resilience center, located at Building 1145, will be open to anyone over the age of 18 and will consist of massage chairs, relaxation rooms, free Wi-Fi, video game systems, books, a conference room for

11 Oct 2017

Missile security forces modify field deployment, increasing lethality and readiness

Twentieth Air Force’s three missile wings restructured their security forces groups Oct. 6, and implemented the Missile Security Operating Concept, significantly changing missile field security operations and addressing areas for improvement in defender culture.  "We're delivering a combat deployment mindset by applying 15 years' worth of best

5 Oct 2017

Milestone changes coming to TRICARE

TRICARE beneficiaries will soon have increased access to health care through key changes that are set to take place in January 2018. With the benefit set to undergo some of the biggest improvements in more than two decades, beneficiaries will be able to take command of their health care through expanded choices. These improvements include wider access to network providers, updated enrollment to reduce disruptions in care and simplified co-payments.

3 Oct 2017

Understanding record of emergency data

Do you realize the value in your record of emergency data card?  A RED card provides information on primary next-of-kin, secondary next-of-kin and other persons the Air Force will notify in case of death, injury or an emergency.  It also serves as the official document, required by law, for designating beneficiaries of death gratuity pay and unpaid

3 Oct 2017

Malmstrom Airman selected as 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidate

The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp

2 Oct 2017

Malmstrom Airman wins gold in Armed Forces Softball Tournament

The All-Air Force women's softball team went 9-0 throughout the tournament to win the gold medal for the first time since 2014.

2 Oct 2017

ALS graduates

The following Airmen graduated Airman Leadership School during a ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Sept. 27:Senior Airman Christopher Aldana, 819th RED HORSE SquadronSenior Airman Allen Brewer, 819th RHSSenior Airman Ernest Campos, 741st Missile Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Samantha Cartwright, 341st Medical Operations SquadronSenior Airman

29 Sep 2017

DoD Announces Secretary of Defense Maintenance Award Winners

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the 2017 winners of the Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards. These awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in weapon systems and military equipment maintenance.The depot-level award is named in recognition of Robert T. Mason, a former assistant deputy undersecretary of