Nov. 26, 2014 Struggling with student loan debt? Hopefully you already know that the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects service members by placing a 6 percent cap on interest rates on debts incurred before military service. But are you aware of the other tools at your disposal to get out from under crippling student loan debt?Last month, the
Nov. 24, 2014 Holy Joe's Coffee Shop: keeping Malmstrom's defenders running Nestled deep within Malmstrom Air Force Base's command headquarters building, commonly referred to as Bldg. 500, is a very new parcel of office real estate that is quickly becoming the hot spot for Malmstrom's security forces personnel.This "hot spot" comes in the form of a brand new and completely
Nov. 21, 2014 Course certifies five as AFSO21 experts Five members of the 341st Missile Wing earned their Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century 'green belts' earlier this month after demonstrating mastery over skills learned during four days of academic training here. As certified facilitators, the five are now qualified to shepherd wing
Nov. 18, 2014 Wing One's chili cook-off a success Chili maker extraordinaires came together for a day of fun, food and to compete with their favorite recipes during a chili cook-off at Malmstrom Air Force Base's chapel Nov. 17.The cook-off was held in support of the Combined Federal Campaign, whose mission is to promote and support philanthropy
Nov. 17, 2014 Annual Turkey Trot is 'dash of the season' Team Malmstrom flocked to the outdoor running track for the 341st Force Support Squadron's annual 5K Turkey Trot. In all, 113 people participated in the Thanksgiving-themed fun run Nov. 7.The fast-footed fliers competed for turkey dinners they could gobble, gobble. The top prize for the first place
Nov. 14, 2014 DOD, Air Force nuclear force reviews consistent with force improvement efforts The Secretary of Defense announced the results of the Nuclear Enterprise Review during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Nov. 14.Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, who ordered the comprehensive reviews of the entire nuclear enterprise earlier this year, said the reviews found systemic problems based
Nov. 12, 2014 JAG Corps announces 2015 law school programs Officers interested in continuing to serve the Air Force as a Judge Advocate (JAG) are invited to apply to the Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) and Excess Leave Program (ELP). Officers selected for FLEP have the opportunity to attend law school at Air Force expense while also continuing to
Nov. 12, 2014 FIP: New maintenance team stands up at Malmstrom, will focus on LCCs Repairs at the 341st Missile Wing's 15 launch control centers are being attended to more expediently and thoroughly now, thanks to a specialized team recently created within the 341st Maintenance Group.Designated as the Survivable Systems Team, this small section of maintainers was assembled to
Nov. 12, 2014 Malmstrom's CATM range teaches valuable skills to combat Airmen Today's combat Airmen need to be well trained in order to keep up with the rigorous demands their careers place on them on a daily basis. Being fit to fight is a necessity and the training allowing our military members to withhold this standard is constantly evolving.For Malmstrom Air Force Base's
Nov. 6, 2014 SecAF presents first Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medals Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal for the first time ever to 25 Airmen during Air Force Global Strike Command's 2014 Global Strike Challenge, Nov. 5.James approved the NDOSM in May with the intent of recognizing Airmen for their