Aug. 13, 2014 Wing orientation tours help Airmen, families understand ICBM mission The leadership at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, knows how important it is that the population of the base embraces the day-to-day mission of the 341st Missile Wing. For this reason, a series of tours are being developed to showcase the Airmen, vehicles and tools that secure, operate and
Aug. 13, 2014 Improved screening at gates makes Malmstrom more secure The community at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, is better protected thanks to enhanced vetting at the installation's main and commercial traffic gates. The 341st Security Forces Squadron is now instantly alerted if someone with an outstanding warrant from anywhere in the U.S. tries to come onto
Aug. 13, 2014 Important new changes to Tuition Assistance There have been several important changes to Tuition Assistance with the updated release of Department of Defense Instruction 1322.25, Voluntary Education Programs, which need to be addressed. In an effort to keep TA available, the DoD has decided the following changes will help allow TA to continue
Aug. 11, 2014 AF implements static enlisted performance report closeout dates, eliminates change of reporting official reports The first in a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion systems announced July 31 will include implementation of static enlisted performance report closeout dates - or SCOD - for each grade and elimination of change of reporting official EPRs. The SCOD also drives adjusted active
Aug. 8, 2014 Malmstrom teams up with local food bank for Feds Feed Families campaign Members of the Malmstrom Air Force Base community have partnered with the St. Vincent de Paul food bank to help collect food and non-perishable items as part of the Feds Feed Families campaign. The Feds Feed Families campaign is a federal campaign in which volunteers gather items to help families
Aug. 6, 2014 AFGSC commander reiterates, encourages FIP changes at Malmstrom Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base Aug. 4 to 6 to interact with Airmen and see the overall mission. Focused on current Force Improvement Program initiative updates and to share his top priorities for the future of AFGSC, Wilson's
Aug. 6, 2014 Demolition of final 'Deuce' squadron missile launcher is a New START milestone The last of 50 deactivated Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launch facilities once operated by the 564th Missile Squadron was demolished Aug. 5, closing an important chapter in the 341st Missile Wing's history. The event also marks a significant milestone toward U.S. compliance of
Aug. 6, 2014 Air Force Ball tickets now available The 2014 Air Force Ball will be held Sept. 13 at the Grizzly Bend. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include dinner, a live band and dancing."The Air Force Ball is a great way for both senior leaders and junior Airmen to get together to pay homage to
Aug. 6, 2014 Malmstrom's Fit Food Festival a success For many Airmen, keeping fit is a priority. It can be hard work, but with the right knowledge and ambition to keep one's goals, anything is possible. Nutrition also plays a big part in staying fit. Good food and a rigorous workout routine go hand in hand to making fitness dreams a reality. Without
Aug. 5, 2014 Critical Days of Summer week 12: Fighting Fatigue Whether it's during summer activities or when traveling, fatigue is an important safety consideration which could be devastating if overlooked. The well-being of everyone may rely on the ability of an individual to concentrate and stay alert, especially behind the wheel of an automobile. Please keep