June 5, 2014 Military Health System Review By now you are aware that the Secretary of Defense has directed a review of the Military Health System (MHS) with regard to access, patient safety and quality of care (memorandum attached). While the Secretary has tremendous confidence in the MHS, a confluence of events, some outside of DoD, led to
June 4, 2014 Commission Wants to Understand Your Compensation Preferences The Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission was tasked by the President and the Congress to develop recommendations to modernize military compensation and benefits programs. Our primary goal is to ensure the uniformed services can maintain the most professional all-volunteer
June 4, 2014 June promotions The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated during the month of June:TO MAJOR:Bryant Bevan, 341st Operations GroupTO CAPTAIN:Keenan Dalrymple, 341st Operations Support SquadronBenjamin Gittus, 12th Missile SquadronBeau Graham, 490th Missile SquadronRyan Kohler, 10th Missile
June 4, 2014 Critical Days of Summer week 3: On the road again For many folks my age, the movie National Lampoon's Vacation is a hilarious classic and we know the details inside and out. For many younger folks, however, here's a quick synopsis: Clark Griswold leads his family on a road trip across the country with designs of visiting an amusement park. From the
June 3, 2014 219th RHS conduct FTX, practice emergency response The 219th Red Horse Squadron of the Montana Air National Guard conducted a field training exercise in conjunction with monthly drill at Malmstrom Air Force Base May 29 to June 1. More than 100 RED HORSE Airmen honed their skills, while subject-matter experts from the 120th Airlift Wing of the MTANG,
June 3, 2014 Motorcycle safety starts with preparation Motorcycles are a great way to enjoy the Montana scenery. But before you saddle up for your ride, take a moment to inspect your bike to make sure it is mechanically sound and that all of the components are in good working order. A pre-ride inspection shouldn't take more than a few minutes. If
June 2, 2014 LIRP conference brings Malmstrom, civilian law enforcement community together The 341st Missile Wing's worst-case scenario is that an adversary might attempt to capture a nuclear weapon. If this hypothetical situation were ever to occur, civilian law enforcement agencies all over Montana would be called upon to close roads, observe traffic and assist in recovery operations.
May 29, 2014 AFGSC continues progress on Force Improvement Program initiatives Air Force Global Strike Command is moving forward with a series of initiatives under its Force Improvement Program to change and improve the culture of the Airmen who perform the nuclear mission.Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, AFGSC commander, is addressing wide-ranging changes recently proposed by FIP,
May 29, 2014 Air Force recommends four-star position for Global Strike Command Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III continue to implement improvements to the Air Force's nuclear mission and increase support to the men and women who operate, maintain and support the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile force.Following visits to