Nov. 1, 2018 EOD Airman thwarts knife attack Senior Airman Juddson Hydrick, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member, was in front of a Redbox looking at movies with his family at a Walmart center in Great Falls, Montana, Aug. 19, 2018, when he looked up and saw a man with a chokehold on a female Subway employee.
Oct. 11, 2018 Meet the new 341st MW command chief What are the odds of becoming the command chief of a base in your hometown? Many plan to only stay in for the initial four-year enlistment, but some exceed their expectations and get the chance to serve where they always wanted to.
Oct. 4, 2018 Wingman to all Airmen fall under a certain culture - a wingman culture. Called to protect fellow Airmen, demonstrate courage and strength, being a wingman is vital to the success of the Air Force.Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards, states: “Being a good wingman means taking care of fellow Airmen – and
Sept. 7, 2018 Airmen Shining on the Diamond Dreams of sharing a platform with champions like Michael Jordan, Mia Hamm or Babe Ruth run through the minds of many young athletes.Recently, several Airmen at Malmstrom Air Force Base ascended toward this plateau.Last month Malmstrom’s men’s softball team, Wing One, became the state champions for
Aug. 27, 2018 Last line of defense Preventative actions can be taken to stay out of harm’s way. In some instances though, being cautious isn’t enough.Car accidents occur frequently and being inside a vehicle adds an extra layer of protection, but motorcyclists involved in vehicular accidents is another story.Recently, such an
Aug. 13, 2018 Twin defenders pursue education, future commission together Inspired by a video series depicting civilians in military training, twin brothers native to Detroit set off to join the United States Air Force.Airman 1st Class Leland Spratt and Airman 1st Class Lemuel Spratt, 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron members, spent all but a few days of their lives
July 19, 2018 Airman aids water crisis in Oregon A 341st Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems Airman recently traveled to his hometown of Keizer, Oregon, to deliver more than 100 cases of bottled water. Drinking water supplies were contaminated by low levels of toxins, creating a bottled water shortage and increased prices of available water
July 10, 2018 Leading on and off the field Every two years, some of the U.S. military’s top men’s soccer players go head-to-head in the Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship. This year, the Air Force and the Navy met in the championship match. With a 2-1 deficit heading into halftime, Maj. Jeremiah Kirschman, Air Force head coach and 341st
June 20, 2018 Malmstrom family spotlight Family support is key for Airmen resiliency. Malmstrom family spotlight is a feature published about unique and diverse family members of U.S. Air Force active-duty members assigned here.This spotlight features the Richards family: Master Sgt. Anthony Richards, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron
April 26, 2018 Military engineer group boosts STEM at Malmstrom Programs and events by the Society of American Military Engineers pair with programs and events by Science, Technology, Engineering and Math initiatives like peanut butter and jelly, or more aptly, nuts and bolts. Across the country there is a critical need for STEM specialists to lead in future