April 26, 2018 Best beginner’s tips for enjoying Montana’s nature Great Falls, Montana, nothing to do. Really? Well then, just get out. Montana and many of the northwest regional states, and Alaska, are some of the last truly wild frontiers we have in the United States. While Great Falls is not a mecca for its cultural scene and restaurants, the state of Montana
April 19, 2018 Activities available through Exceptional Family Member program “Enhancing the quality of life of special needs family members by establishing, implementing and maintaining the family support component in conjunction with community support and coordinating with the (Exceptional Family Member Program) medical and assignments units,” is the Airman and Family
April 17, 2018 Learning ICBM roots through airpower history A few years ago while attending a military education course at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, one of my classes was being led by a civilian instructor who was a previous attorney. He was teaching us about the history of airpower and did so by guiding the class through a case-like explanation
March 27, 2018 Spring fire safety tips for home, office Information has been provided by the National Fire Prevention Protection Association Spring is just around the corner in Montana, and with a new season comes new fire risks and safety concerns to keep in mind for both homes and businesses. Spring cleaning starts and outdoor activities like grilling
March 9, 2018 Obtaining command sponsorship before an overseas tour One of the benefits of military life is the unique opportunity to experience life in different parts of the world - the chance to create a nest in a new place. Moving overseas is an adventure that others only dream about, but it does require some planning and organization. Tap into all the resources
Feb. 15, 2018 Adjusting to a foreign culture The Air Force has a specific cycle timeline for assignment notifications to overseas locations. But we all know that you can receive an assignment notification on any given day. If you spend any length of time in the military you will eventually change stations. If you’re lucky, at least one of
Feb. 14, 2018 Teeth, a life-long care approach The early years of a child’s life are the most influential part of their development, from learning how to walk, eat and talk, to forming life-long behaviors such as taking good care of their teeth. The impact caregivers have in molding these norms affect how children ultimately maintain healthy
Jan. 30, 2018 Make savings a habit How much money do you have in your savings account? Did you know it is recommended military members have at least three months’ worth of their salary in savings? You never know when an emergency will occur. The recent government shutdown was a perfect example of needing to be prepared. Set a
Jan. 29, 2018 Struggling with high functioning depression When you hear that someone is depressed, what comes to mind? You may likely conjure an image of someone who looks sad all the time. You may picture someone who does not want to get out of bed in the morning, is minimally productive at work or frequently calls in sick, but this is not always the
Oct. 18, 2017 Leadership lessons from the battlefield This story is comprised of personal viewpoints and in no way implies Air Force or Department of Defense endorsement of the company mentioned, its products or services provided. “You must own everything in your world… there is no one else to blame,” the deep, gravelly and passionate voice of former