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  • Capt. Ben Brown, 40th Helicopter Squadron pilot, performs routine pre-flight inspections on a UH-1N Huey helicopter at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Oct. 31. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support Air Force Space Command missile wings and groups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Eydie Sakura)

    Airborne eyes, ears of Malmstrom patrol skies

    A rhythmic, almost hypnotic "thump, thump, thump" fills your ears and grows louder as a 57-foot-long metal bird flies over your head and passes you. You realize a helicopter is circling above and you are about to be detained for trespassing. The aircrews at the 40th Helicopter Squadron at Malmstrom provide a visual and audible deterrence to people
  • Master Sgt. Shawn Moore is Malmstrom's new in-service recruiter. Sergeant Moore is located in building 1191, room 10. His office hours are Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.; and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. He can be reached for appointments or questions at 731-3776.

    Active to reserve; continue service on different schedule

    There is a new face at Malmstrom. His responsibility is to process Airmen separating through the Palace Chase or Palace Front programs. Master Sgt. Shawn Moore, in-service recruiter, recently arrived from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and is here to assist Airmen reach and continue their Air Force goals by transitioning them from active-duty to the
  • Jason Fisher and Logan Pfeifer listen to Joseph Furr as he demonstrates how to hold a baby during a new father class held at Benefis Health Care 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 18. Mr. Furr is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and volunteers his time to teach the class to new fathers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon White)

    Focus on the Force: Retired lieutenant colonel volunteers time to help new fathers

    Being a father is not taught in conventional classrooms in high schools, but Malmstrom personnel and members of the local community can take advantage of a night class devoted to new fathers. The class is generally held on the third Thursday of every month at Benefis Health Care in Great Falls, Mont., and taught by Joseph Furr, a retired U.S. Air
  • Dolly Wojciechowski, commissary produce worker, sorts through vegetables at the commissary. Ms. Wojciechowski crocheted a breast cancer awareness blanket to serve as a door prize for Ladies Night at the Health and Wellness Center. Ladies Night at the HAWC is an event focusing on women's health, as well as breast cancer awareness.. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Emerald Ralston)

    Focus on the Force: Commissary worker helps fight for breast cancer awareness

    Breast cancer is an issue that hits close to home for many women. No exception is Dolly Wojciechowski, produce worker at the commissary. Ms. Wojciechowski, who has been crocheting for 40 years, spent a couple of hours daily for three months crocheting a pink breast cancer awareness blanket to serve as a door prize during the Health and Wellness
  • Staff Sgt. Kim Elliott, 341st Medical Operations Squadron, paints a door in the home of an elderly woman during the Day of Caring Oct. 12. The Day of Caring is an annual event geared toward helping the elderly in the community with odd jobs and yard work around their homes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon White)

    Doing our part: Members of Team Malmstrom support community during annual Day of Caring

    Members of Team Malmstrom stepped up to form 44 teams to help more than 295 of Great Falls' elderly citizens prepare for the winter months during the annual Day of Caring, and also helped deliver 250 meals on wheels Oct. 12. The Day of Caring is an opportunity for members of the community to help the elderly by raking leaves, doing house and yard
  • Rev. Francis McInnis, 341st Space Wing auxiliary Catholic chaplain, receives the Exemplary Civilian Service Award from Col. Sandra Finan, 341st SW commander, Sept. 23 at the Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., chapel. Father McInnis celebrates 50 years of ministry in the Air Force Chaplain Service, while 40 years were spent ministering at Malmstrom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Eydie Sakura).

    Answering the call for 50 years

    He was certain there were two things in life he would never do after his ordination into the priesthood in 1957 and one was to serve as a military chaplain. Now, more than five decades later, Rev. Francis McInnis celebrates 50 years of ministry in the Air Force Chaplain Service. Affectionately referred to as "Father Mac," he has spent 35 years as a
  • Master Sgt. Jimmy Jackson, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, is all smiles after completing the 26.2-mile Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 15. (Courtesy Photo)

    Fitness challenge met: 'I did my marathon'

    An emotional rollercoaster might best describe all that Master Sgt. Jimmy Jackson experienced over the course of the last four months, culminating with a trip to the Air Force Marathon Sept. 15. But it was a ride he wouldn't trade for anything. During his training leading up to the race, Sergeant Jackson said he hoped to finish it, number one, and
  • Staff Sgt. Joseph Knowles, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working-dog handler, performs an aggression demonstration with 5-year-old Kajo, narcotics detection dog, during a luncheon at Malmstrom Air Force Base Sept. 12. The luncheon was held to enhance working relationships and build functional bridges between Malmstrom and Montana Air National Guard leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Dillon White)

    Adding a new twist to a working luncheon: Security Forces members showcase their skills

    Nearly 70 guests are sitting in a dining room adjacent to a stage covered in camouflage and weaponry. The guests are surprised when a narcotics dog and his military working-dog handler enter the room to search for narcotics. What they do not see is a 341st Security Forces Group Tactical Response Force leader lying in wait on the floor of the stage
  • Master Sgt. Jimmy Jackson, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, stretches before starting one of his final workouts prior to departing Malsmtrom to compete in the Air Force Marathon Saturday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Valerie Mullett)

    First sergeant competing in his first marathon

    The fitness standards he faced while attending the first sergeant's school are partly responsible for Master Sgt. Jimmy Jackson's participation in this year's Air Force Marathon, set to take place Saturday at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The other part is the man himself. "I needed to set a new fitness goal for myself," the 341st
  • Loy Elementary School's new principal, Ryan Hart, looks on as Little Warriors participate in their computer class.

    FOCUS on the FORCE: Meet the new Loy Elementary School principal

    Loy Elementary School students, roughly 95 percent of whom have parents assigned to Malmstrom, were greeted by a new face when they returned to class Aug. 29. Principal Ryan Hart took over for former principal Tammy Lacey this year. Mr. Hart's vision for the school is to always do what is in the best interest of the children. "Not every kid learns
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