March 17, 2016 Malmstrom trailblazing breast-feeding support Directly following maternity leave, I reported to Airman Leadership School as a senior airman in 2011. I timidly asked if it would be possible for me to graduate while taking breaks to pump breast milk for my newborn son. The commandant and my instructor allowed me an additional five minutes to
Feb. 26, 2016 To the horse! Looking down the road as a new lieutenant in 1994, Col. Yvonne Spencer never imagined she would be in the position she is in today; a colonel and a commander of one of only four active duty RED HORSE units.Spencer took command of the 819th RED HORSE Squadron in July of 2015 and is the first African
Feb. 23, 2016 Feel like royalty When it comes to health, the mouth is just as essential as any other part of the body. In fact, it may be one of the most important. According to mouthhealthy.org, an individual's mouth can show signs of nutritional deficiencies and general infections, as well as other significant health
Jan. 27, 2016 The first ones in The possibility of being exposed to chemical, biological, radiological or neurological hazards are low, but being safe is a number one priority of the Air Force.In order to ensure a safe and secure work environment from dangerous hazards, the 341st Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental
Jan. 12, 2016 At the core of nuclear deterrence To serve in the United States Air Force is a decision only one percent of the population has taken the oath to do.Senior Airman Jennifer Cook, 341st Munitions Squadron nuclear weapons technician, made the choice just over three years ago to better herself and serve her country.Cook is from Portland,
Oct. 28, 2015 Full-time Airman, part-time MMA fighter Mixed martial arts fighting is not for the faint hearted. It takes effort and full-time dedication to be the best of the best in the octagonal cage.As for Senior Airman Mark Wirth, 819th RED HORSE Squadron structural engineer, he's got the motivation and dedication to rise from amateur to
Oct. 26, 2015 Adjusting to life in the Air Force Marrying into the military can be tough when a spouse is brought into a completely different lifestyle. What comes with making it through the many moves and having to leave friends behind is the perspective of being a part of the world's greatest Air Force.Carol Phillips, school liaison officer at
Oct. 7, 2015 Hispanic heritage: Journey through an Airman's eyes Hispanic Heritage month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizes and celebrates the contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans.Diversity is a fundamental piece of the U.S. Air Force. Without diversity, we would not be able to learn and develop more efficient ways of accomplishing the
Oct. 5, 2015 LRS commander builds relationships in Middle East Germany, Australia, Turkey and Afghanistan, what do all of these countries have in common?Maj. Ryan Murray, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron commander.During the period between May 2014 to Nov. 2014, Murray participated in the Federal Armed Forces foreign mission within the framework of the
Sept. 30, 2015 Montana's ghost towns: Marysville (Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of stories highlighting some of the forgotten gems of Montana. From booming mining towns to bustling trade routes, we will try and explore them all in hopes of rekindling some of these ghost towns' grandeur. Get out and explore Montana while you're