Jan. 31, 2014 February is National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Month Dating violence comes in many forms. It can be constant name calling and put downs, pressure to use alcohol or drugs, or demands to be constantly available. Pressure to have sexual contact and rape are not unusual. A common tactic is isolating the teen from friends, family and activities that don't
Jan. 31, 2014 Air Force officials address systemic problems in ICBM force After meeting with thousands of Airmen in the ICBM community, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said she believes there is a systemic problem among missile launch officers.James and Lt. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, the commander of the Global Strike Command, briefed the press Jan. 30, as part of the
Jan. 31, 2014 Air Force addresses aspects of cheating scandal Air Force officials have started to address aspects related to the on-going investigation of cheating on proficiency exams by nuclear launch officers at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.Air Force Global Strike Command has put together force improvement program teams as a way to get solutions from
Jan. 31, 2014 Air Force, Global Strike Command taking aggressive action to address crew force challenges Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Global Strike Command commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson held a press conference at the Pentagon, Jan. 30, to discuss the Air Force's response to the recent investigation within the ICBM crew force. Brought to light by the Air Force Office of
Jan. 27, 2014 Air Force's top leaders visit Global Strike bases Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody completed visits to Air Force Global Strike Command bases this past week. Leaders met with Airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Malmstrom AFB,
Jan. 24, 2014 Changes to uniform standards promote morale, welfare The Air Force Instruction governing dress and appearance standards among Airmen was recently updated with several new changes - changes that are hoped to increase morale and welfare among service members as well as decrease the financial burden on them.The changes to Air Force Instruction 36-2903,
Jan. 24, 2014 Logistics readiness award winners Air Force Global Strike Command recently released the winners of the 2013 command-level Air Force Logistics Readiness Awards. Malmstrom Air Force Base took home four total awards. These four award winners will be sent on to represent AFGSC at the Air Force-level competition.The 341st Logistics
Jan. 24, 2014 564th Minuteman III silos to be eliminated In accordance with the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty requirements, the initial phase to permanently eliminate 50 previously deactivated 564th Missile Squadron Minuteman III launch facilities has begun here. The initial phase includes hazardous material surveys and the staging of fill material.
Jan. 24, 2014 Senior Enlisted Advisor visits Malmstrom, ensures trust in mission Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 15 to 18 to meet with enlisted Airmen and their families, and Great Falls community members."As the most senior noncommissioned officer