6 Jan 2017

SecAF visits Malmstrom AFB for final time

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Malmstrom Air Force Base Jan. 5 to discuss morale, innovation and modernization of the nuclear enterprise with Airmen.James met with base leaders, company grade officers and enlisted members during her visit to gain feedback and insight across all ranks and career fields with a focus on areas

6 Jan 2017

Malmstrom's SAPR office encourages victims to speak out

There’s an old Chinese proverb that states, “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”Being victim of sexual assault can bring about a dark time in one’s life, but by speaking up and bringing light, or awareness in this case to the situation, it’s a productive way to put an end to the silence that feeds to the dangers of sexual

22 Dec 2016

Day in the life of K-9

Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, cleans a dog kennel Dec. 20, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Each morning and throughout the day, Caldwell cleans seven kennels as part of his daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

22 Dec 2016

Chaplain staff providing services at any location

When Airmen attached to Malmstrom look for spiritual guidance or any form of counseling they can always visit the base chapel. However, with mission priorities and operational tempo schedules, getting to the chapel might be a task within itself.“In the past, it was always a struggle to reach out to every Airman here on base since most of them go to

21 Dec 2016

ALS graduates

The following senior airmen graduated Airman Leadership School during a ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Dec. 20:Justin Adams, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron  Andrew Barnes, 341st Security Forces SquadronTimothy Bryant, 373rd Training SquadronElizabeth Carter, 341st Logistics Readiness SquadronAlan Chongcarbo, 341st Civil Engineer SquadronShanon

21 Dec 2016

Cookie express brings holiday cheer

The holiday season can get a little tough for anyone who has to spend it away from their families.Some Airmen cannot make it home for the holidays whether it is due to mission or scheduling requirements. To bring a taste of home to these Airmen each year the base works with the community to collect baked goods and deliver them as part of the Cookie

16 Dec 2016

Have a plan this holiday season

For many Airmen at Malmstrom Air Force Base, the holiday season includes family gatherings and social functions with friends. For some, that could include partaking in one or two alcoholic beverages. With that said, one must remember to ask themselves, “how much is too much?” especially if driving is part of the plan to get to a social

12 Dec 2016

Purple Heart presented to Malmstrom Airman

An Airman from Malmstrom Air Force Base was awarded a Purple Heart medal during a ceremony at the Air Fields hangar Dec. 9, 2016.Staff Sgt. Joseph Dickison, 819th RED HORSE Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, was awarded the Purple Heart medal for combat wounds received in Afghanistan in July 2009.The Purple Heart is

9 Dec 2016

TRICARE expands coverage online for Malmstrom patients

Recently, patients at the Malmstrom Clinic have been able to take care of their medical needs by using TRICARE Online, which is a patient-focused portal that provides access to online health care information and services including appointments, personal health data and prescription refills.When it comes to appointments, a patient may make or change

8 Dec 2016

REAL ID Act, effective changes Jan. 30

In late November, Montana was denied an extension to the REAL ID Act implementation which means beginning Jan. 30, 2017, individuals seeking entry to Malmstrom will need to provide a form of compliant identification to be granted access to the base.According to the Department of Homeland Security’s website, the REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in