Malmstrom firefighter competes in challenge

One of Malmstrom's very own had the opportunity to compete in the Scott Firefighter Stair Climb challenge, hosted at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle Feb. 28. The annual event is hosted as a way to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's mission - to cure leukemia, lymphoma,

From FSS Airman to Navy pilot

On Feb. 25, Staff Sgt. Derek Cruz, assigned to the 341st Force Support Squadron, notified his command that he had been selected to attend officer candidate school to become a naval aviator for the United States Navy.According to Cruz, the transition from enlisted Air Force member to potential naval

Taking care of deployed Airmen

Being deployed and away from family, friends and peers can be difficult. Knowing that someone is thinking about and caring for individuals and their families can make it a little easier.That is why the 341st Contracting Squadron created a deployment plan including sending care packages and calling

AFAF, a commitment to caring

On March 7 a breakfast will be held at the Grizzly Bend from 9-11 a.m. to kickoff the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign which will run from March 7 to April 15, 2016, here at Malmstrom Air Force Base.The campaign focuses on raising funds for four affiliate Air Force charities including the Air

Changes to come to base honor guard

From Feb. 22-25, a team of enlisted leaders, co-facilitators and an officer conducted a Continuous Process Improvement event focused on the Malmstrom Air Force Base Honor Guard program. A CPI focuses on brainstorming ideas for improving the 'how' and the 'why' behind the manning for the honor

Holly Petraeus visits Malmstrom, teaches Airmen financial lifesavers

Holly Petraeus, Assistant Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base Feb. 23, to speak with Airmen regarding consumer financial protection and how the bureau she works with helps military members and their families.Specifically, her job is to focus on

Tax law basics

Taxes can intimidate many people. Most people, however, don't realize how simple it can be. This article will cover the some of the basics of tax law, such as the Affordable Care Act, as well as income, deductions and exemptions.First, the Affordable Care Act requires individuals to pay a tax if

Malmstrom's 2015 Annual Awards Banquet

The spotlight shined bright during the 2015 Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Grizzly Bend at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Feb. 19. The event honored Malmstrom's outstanding Airmen and civilian employees who have shown exemplary character and dedication to service.Following a medallion

Holly Petraeus discusses CFPB benefits for service members

Sing for the moment

The Malmstrom Air Force Base Choir will take the stage for its first performance Feb. 19 at the Malmstrom Annual Awards ceremony.The ceremony recognizes the year's best of the best at the wing-level and will be attended by honored guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, chief master sergeant of