Meals on Wheels

Airman 1st Class Jack Ensminger, left, and Senior Airman Jonathan Greene, both 341st Force Support Squadron personnelists, and other volunteers prepare pumpkin pies at the Great Falls Community Food Bank before packaging them for delivery on Nov. 22. Members of Team Malmstrom volunteered their time on Nov. 21 and 22 to make and deliver 420 Thanksgiving meals for elderly members of the Great Falls community through the Meals on Wheels program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina Heikkinen)

Meals on Wheels

Left to right, Staff Sgt. Greggory Fairhurst, 341st Munitions Squadron maintenance team member, Senior Airman Anel Mehmedovic, 341st Force Support Squadron adverse actions technician, and Capt. Nick Saccone, 819th RED HORSE Squadron project manager, prepare and package biscuits on Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving meals to be delivered. More than 65 Team Malmstrom members volunteered to make, package and deliver Thanksgiving meals for the Meals on Wheels program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina Heikkinen)

Welsh/Roy

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy talk to personnel assigned to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., during an Airman’s Call Nov. 20, held at the base’s 3-Bay hangar. This was second stop for Welsh and Roy during their tour of the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile force and Welsh’s first visit to Malmstrom as the chief of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Turner)

Mercantile

Numerous items were on display and available to bid on for a silent auction during the Mercantile Auction held on Nov. 17. These items were only available for the silent auction, as others were up for auction during the live auction at the event. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy photo)

Mercantile Auction

Members of Team Malmstrom browse the items up for auction during the 24th Annual Mercantile Auction on Nov. 17. The event, sponsored by the Malmstrom Spouses Club, held both a silent and live auction for members in attendance. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

OHC

Members of the 341st Security Forces Group (center) pose with their $300 first-place prize for winning the soccer tournament on Nov. 16, the second of four events for this year’s Operation Holiday Cheer. Pictured from left to right are Master Sgt. James Thoma, 341st Maintenance Operations Squadron; Staff Sgt. Jaime Gutierrez, 341st Security Forces Squadron; Master Sgt. Jeremiah Martin, 341st Operations Group; Staff Sgt. Steffen Lopez, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron; Master Sgt. Bradley Thye, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron; 1st Lt. Joel Lobisser, 741st MSFS; Master Sgt. Kirk McManious, 341st Force Support Squadron; Master Sgt. Eric Rethage, 341st SFS; Master Sgt. Colin Crandall, 341st Medical Group; and Master Sgt. William Baccus, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron. The next event is a 9-pin, no tap bowling tournament scheduled for today from 5 to 8 p.m., followed by a scavenger hunt scheduled for today until Dec. 2. For more information or to sign-up, go to www.341fss.com. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina Heikkinen)

Korean/Vietnam Vet memorial

Elementary School children from throughout Great Falls made "Welcome Home" placemats that were presented to the Korean and Vietnam War veterans that attended the first event in their honor hosted by Malmstrom leadership and supported by numerous volunteers. More than 60 veterans attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Turner)

Korean/Vietnam Vet memorial

Staff Sgt. Monik Wells, 341st Communications Squadron member, presents her Vietnam Veteran Janice Grimm, with a challenge coin as a memento from the day's event that was held in the veterans’ honor. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Turner)

Korean/Vietnam Vet memorial

Vietnam War veteran Gary King chats with his military escort, Master Sgt. Todd Burke, 341st Security Forces Squadron member, before the start of the "Welcome Home" event hosted at Malmstrom's Grizzly Bend on Nov. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Turner)

Operation Holiday Cheer

Korean and Vietnam War veteran Ralph Cox and his wife, Alta, pass through the saber arch with their active-duty military escort for the day, 1st Lt. Katherine Mines, 341st Force Support Squadron chief of food operations. Every veteran was acknowledged by the saber team. (U.S. Air Force photo John Turner)

Eagle Mount

Stephanie Richardson, Eagle Mount program coordinator (far right), and Jenny Gooldy, Eagle Mount certified riding instructor, show 2nd Lts. Tony Onitsuka, 10th Missile Squadron member (far left), and Kiefer Caplan, 10th MS deputy combat crew commander, how long to make a ski before they cut it to be used in a project for Eagle Mount skiing activities. Eagle Mount is a non-profit organization that helps people with disabilities of all kinds improve their quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cortney Paxton)

Eagle Mount

1st Lt. Benjamin Hunt, left, 10th Missile Squadron deputy combat crew commander, and 1st Lt. Garrett George, 10th MS combat crew commander, sort through nails to find the size they need. As one of the projects, Team Malmstrom members used four snowboards and other wood to make two benches for the participants of Eagle Mount to use during ski/snowboard outings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cortney Paxton)

341st Missile Wing Third Quarter Awards breakfast

Airman 1st Class Brandie Henrichs, 341st Medical Operations Squadron, center, was named the 341st Missile Wing's Airman of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2012. Shown presenting the award are Col. H.B. Brual, 341 MW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Fidani, 341 MW command chief. The presentation was made at the Wing Quarterly Awards breakfast held Oct. 16 at the Grizzly Bend. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Beau Wade)

341st Missile Wing Third Quarter Awards breakfast

Tech. Sgt. Michael Braun II, 341st Maintenance Operations Squadron, center, was named the 341st Missile Wing's Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2012. Shown presenting the award are Col. H.B. Brual, 341 MW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Fidani, 341 MW command chief. The presentation was made at the Wing Quarterly Awards breakfast held Oct. 16 at the Grizzly Bend. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Beau Wade)

341st Missile Wing Third Quarter Awards breakfast

Dale Huschka, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron, center, was named the 341st Missile Wing's Category Two Civilian Supervisor of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2012. Shown presenting the award are Col. H.B. Brual, 341 MMW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Fidani, 341 MW command chief. The presentation was made at the Wing Quarterly Awards breakfast held Oct. 16 at the Grizzly Bend. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Beau Wade)

341st Missile Wing Third Quarter Awards breakfast

Gary Martin, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron, center, was named the 341st Missile Wing's Category One Civilian Supervisor of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2012. Shown presenting the award are Col. H.B. Brual, 341 MW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Fidani, 341 MW command chief. The presentation was made at the Wing Quarterly Awards breakfast held Oct. 16 at the Grizzly Bend. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Beau Wade)

341st Missile Wing Third Quarter Awards breakfast

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Rhoades, 341st Security Forces Squadron, center, was named the 341st Missile Wing's Honor Guard Member of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2012. Shown presenting the award are Col. H.B. Brual, 341 MW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Fidani, 341 MW command chief. The presentation was made at the Wing Quarterly Awards breakfast held Oct. 16 at the Grizzly Bend. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Beau Wade)

ALS Class 13-A graduation banquet awards

Senior Airman Gregory Roland, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron, center, receives the John L. Levitow award at the Airman Leadership School Class 13-A graduation banquet. Shown presenting the award are Col. Robert Stanley II, 341st Missile Wing vice commander; Alaina Barrow, Park University campus director; and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Primo, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron first sergeant. The Levitow award is the highest honor given at all levels of enlisted professional military education. The graduation banquet was held Nov. 6, 2012 at the Grizzly Bend. (U.S. Air Force photo / Beau Wade)

ALS Class 13-A graduation banquet awards

Senior Airman Charlie Marino-Franco, 341st Operations Support Squadron, center, receives a Distinguished Graduate award at the Airman Leadership School Class 13-A graduation banquet. Shown presenting the award are Col. Robert Stanley II, 341st Missile Wing vice commander, and Master Sgt. Bradley Thye, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant. The Distinguished Graduate award recognizes superior performance in all areas of the course. The graduation banquet was held Nov. 6, 2012 at the Grizzly Bend. (U.S. Air Force photo / Beau Wade)

ALS Class 13-A graduation banquet awards

Senior Airman Charlie Marino-Franco, 341st Operations Support Squadron, center, receives the Academic Achievement Award at the Airman Leadership School Class 13-A graduation banquet. Shown presenting the award are Col. Robert Stanley II, 341st Missile Wing vice commander, and Denis Miller, Montana Military Retirees Council. The Academic Achievement Award denotes excellence as a scholar and is presented to the student with the highest academic standing, excluding the John L. Levitow Award recipient. The graduation banquet was held Nov. 6, 2012 at the Grizzly Bend. (U.S. Air Force photo / Beau Wade)

Golf champs

Members of the 819th RED HORSE Squadron were recently recognized as the champions of the 2012 intramural golf league at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Pictured from left to right are Capt. Graham Auten, Staff Sgt. Efrain RiosLujan, Staff Sgt. Nate Dilling, Staff Sgt. James Smith, Tech. Sgt. Henry Ayala, Master Sgt. Eric Johnson, Master Sgt. Darren Carnegie, and Staff Sgt. Alvin Muecke. Not pictured: Master Sgt. Lance Blocher, Col. Mark Zimmerhanzel, Tech. Sgt. Terry McNeil, Master Sgt. Kerry Parsons, Senior Airman Joshua Byers and Senior Airman Andrew Tucker. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

LRS POV

Senior Airman Kurt Stuettgen, 341st LRS mechanic, checks the air pressure of a vehicle during as part of a winter inspection on the car on Nov. 3. During the vehicle inspections, the mechanics checked lights, fluid levels, batteries, tires and other vehicle items. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Cortney Paxton)

Five chief selects

Col. Robert Stanley, 341st Missile Wing vice commander, far left, shakes hands with the Lawson family as he notified them of Senior Master Sgt. John Lawson’s, 341st CES Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight chief, selection for promotion to chief master sergeant. John’s sons, John-David and Colby, and wife, Debbie accepted the award on his behalf while he is currently deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Beau Wade)

Five chief selects

Senior Master Sgt. Jared Klingaman, 341st Security Forces Squadron security forces manager, poses as members of his family tack on his chief master sergeant select stripes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Beau Wade)