Aug. 10, 2011 My leadership perspective Editor's Note: This article was written when Sergeant Peil was deployed and published in the April-June 2011 edition of "Enlisted Corps Roll Call - A Newsletter of the Air Force Medical Service Enlisted Corps." She is no longer stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base.From the outside looking in, the
July 27, 2011 ALS did more than prepare me to be an NCO We were lined up against the wall of a narrow hallway, resembling day one of basic training. I was expecting a flock of MTI's to come running down the hall with their vocal cords blaring like Civil War piccolos at any moment. Flashbacks of "drop your bags trainees!" haunted me as I saw three
July 6, 2011 Cigarette butts and storm water don't mix Most Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen have seen a person smoke a cigarette then throw it out the window or drop it on the ground. Where do all these cigarette butts go? What impacts do they have?A cigarette butt thrown out the window of a vehicle or thrown on the ground often enters the
June 24, 2011 'Your leadership is extremely proud of your accomplishments' What a busy few weeks as we worked through the region's flooding and washed out road conditions. Our Flood Control Team was in full swing as multiple teams from Civil Engineers, Security Forces, and Maintenance deployed to the field protecting our weapon system from water intrusion. 24/7 for a week,
June 17, 2011 Knowledge is power and a weapon of war I am sure that almost every Air Force Global Strike Command Airman has learned the value of finding mentors to help guide careers and assist in the development of leadership and other professional skills. Through my 23 years of service in the Air Force, I have also learned that we can be mentored by
June 9, 2011 'I found out the hard way' Why didn't I wear my seat belt? I'm too young to die. I was only a block from home. It's not fair to my family. These are just a few things that could be going through your mind as you fly through the wind shield during an otherwise preventable accident. "Wear your seat belts," says my mom every
May 23, 2011 Keep summer safe for everyone: Wing Safety Day is May 26 Summer is right around the corner and with it comes the opportunity to dust off the motorcycle, sharpen the mower blade and break out the hiking boots. With all the activities Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen participate in during off-duty time, it's important to remember the obligation they
April 21, 2011 Libraries changing to keep up with today’s needs This year, we celebrate the 59th year of Malmstrom's Arden G. Hill Memorial Library and the 53rd year of National Library Week. The library was started in 1952. We are not sure of the exact date, but Ms. Arden G. Hill wrote in her narrative for the FY95 Library Annual Report, that "Building 1152
April 8, 2011 Commander's Corner Team Malmstrom, 2011 arrived like a lion. Whether extreme winter conditions or a myriad of real world operations, our Wing has been at a full sprint with activity. Continuing to strengthen our nuclear enterprise remains the most immediate priority of the Air Force, and here at Wing One, the
March 18, 2011 2011 Kickoff: Safety Requirements for Motorcycle Season Spring is in the air for the 2011 riding season, let's make sure we do it right. We are coming off of one of the best/worst winters in Montana in the last decade! Usually we get several reprieves during the winter with a few good Chinook winds that clear things up for riding, but that did not happen