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
Aug. 4, 2014 Commissary Customer Appreciation Back by popular demand are the commissaries' case lot sales. This time they're called Commissary Customer Appreciation Sales, and they offer savings of 50 percent or more on club pack and full case items.Each stateside commissary - Alaska and Hawaii included - and Puerto Rico will have a two- or
Aug. 1, 2014 Air Force to change enlisted evaluations, promotions Air Force officials announced a series of sweeping changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System July 31.The changes are intended to ensure the Air Force truly makes job performance the driving factor and will be implemented incrementally beginning in August 2014 and
Aug. 1, 2014 Helicopter operations group stands up Aug. 1 The newly-formed 20th Air Force helicopter operations group plants its roots at F.E. Warren Air Force Base Aug. 1.The group assumes control of the helicopter squadrons across 20th Air Force sometime next year after it ends its provisional status, said Col. Dave Smith, the helicopter operations group
July 31, 2014 Skid trainers test Airmens' skills, increase field safety Security forces personnel, maintenance personnel and missileers at Malmstrom Air Force Base drive anywhere from 24,000 to 64,000 miles a day, depending on weather conditions. With the youngest driving force in the Air Force, safety and training play key roles in the development of Malmstrom's Airmen
July 30, 2014 August promotions The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated during the month of August:TO CAPTAIN:Raylind Bergman, 40th Helicopter SquadronKatie Grimley, 10th Missile SquadronKatherine Mines, 341st Force Support SquadronMatthew Mays, 12th Missile SquadronTO FIRST LIEUTENANT:Sean Batzer, 341st
July 29, 2014 Veterans, community stand together at The Wall That Heals During the Vietnam War, veterans returning home from combat often felt unwelcomed by the American public. Met with hostility by war protesters and with indifference by a society increasingly numbed by televised warfare, many veterans withdrew and suffered in silence. It was for this reason that
July 29, 2014 Social media requires care, caution with political material Most Americans are born with a political rattle in their hands and learn to shake it early.While U.S. culture promotes opinions and debate, Airmen should be reminded that, while on active duty -- and even for reservists who may be perceived as active military representatives -- participating in