Aug. 21, 2014 Changes to academic degree and developmental education expectations Air Force officials announced actions designed to set clear expectations, restore Airman's time and refocus officer promotions on job performance Aug. 19.The Air Force has addressed long-standing perceptions that to be promoted, officers must complete an advanced academic degree, and those officers
Aug. 20, 2014 Global Strike Challenge 2014: Meet Malmstrom's 40th HS team members Editor's Note: This is part of a series highlighting the 2014 Global Strike Challenge teams.Originally established in 1967, the "Curtain Raiser" was the first competition designed to test the skill of intercontinental ballistic missile wings in the U.S. Air Force. Today, the event is known as the
Aug. 20, 2014 Don't pay the ultimate 'price' when it comes to sport injuries (Editor's Note: This story is part of a series from the 341st Missile Wing Safety office highlighting the Critical Days of Summer)Whether you're getting ready for the big game or just heading out for an afternoon workout, it's important to keep sports preparation in mind to help prevent
Aug. 19, 2014 Annual base picnic brings MAFB together for a good time This year's Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, annual base picnic is just around the corner. On Aug. 28, the free picnic will begin at 11 a.m. and will go on until 2 p.m. Located at Sun Plaza Park, the picnic will be open to all military personnel, including base civilians and their dependants and
Aug. 19, 2014 Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band play for Malmstrom Severe weather conditions didn't set back both Gary Sinise and hundreds of Airmen from flocking to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, for an outdoor performance by the Lt. Dan Band Aug. 15.The Lt. Dan Band, a cover band named after a wounded soldier Sinise portrayed in the film "Forrest Gump," has
Aug. 18, 2014 Global Strike Top Shot Every Airman has a story, and that's especially true for the 25,000 officers, enlisted personnel and civilians who comprise Air Force Global Strike Command. Capturing and highlighting snapshots of our Airmen's lives and how they fit into the AFGSC mission is a way the command can highlight the
Aug. 18, 2014 341st SFS leads by deed The 341st Security Forces Squadron leads by deed this summer by taking ownership of the wing-man concept. The squadron exemplifies high standards of conduct by supporting the Airman Against Drunk Driving mission to ensure every member of the Malmstrom AFB community gets home safely every night.
Aug. 18, 2014 MAFB members show off bikes, learn valuable riding lessons More than 50 Malmstrom Air Force Base Airmen and civilians came out to the 11th annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle safety event held at the old Base Exchange parking lot Aug. 14. The event, focused on promoting the do's and don'ts of motorcycle safety, included several activities to raise motorcycle
Aug. 18, 2014 Global Strike Challenge 2014: Meet Malmstrom's MMXS team members Editor's Note: This is part of a series highlighting the 2014 Global Strike Challenge teams.Originally established in 1967, the "Curtain Raiser" was the first competition designed to test the skill of intercontinental ballistic missile wings in the U.S. Air Force. Today the event is known as the
Aug. 14, 2014 Munitions Squadron receiving much needed construction on facilities Construction continues for the 341st Munitions Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.Phase one of the construction consisted of constructing new buildings for the 341st MUNS personnel outside of the Weapons Storage Area. The second phase of the construction, which started earlier this year,