March 6, 2014 March promotions The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated during the month of March:TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL:Thomas Higgins, 40th Helicopter SquadronTO CAPTAIN:Robert Hoy, 341st Medical Operations SquadronTO FIRST LIEUTENANT:Michael Fraioli, 341st Missile Maintenance SquadronTO TECHNICAL
March 4, 2014 AFGSC commander visits Malmstrom Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base Feb. 26 in to promote the recent Force Improvement Program initiative.His one-day visit included a visit with Col. Robert Stanley, 341st Missile Wing commander, meetings with group commanders and
March 4, 2014 New START: 564th MS silos being eliminated The permanent removal of 50 formerly deactivated Malmstrom Air Force Base 564th Missile Squadron Minuteman ICBM III launch facilities, located in Toole, Pondera, Teton and Chouteau counties, Mont., has initiated and is scheduled to be complete by early 2015.Following the initial phase, which
Feb. 27, 2014 Community notes: Week ending Feb. 28 AFAS reinstates 'Give Parents a Break' at MalmstromThe Air Force Aid Society has reinstated the "Give Parents a Break" program, which provides childcare for eligible active-duty Air Force members. AFAS pays the cost of opening the base Child Development Center once a month from noon to 5 p.m. for
Feb. 27, 2014 Kicking off self-defense on Malmstrom Nearly 30 Team Malmstrom members gathered at the base fitness center Feb. 22 to attend a Gracie Defense Systems kickoff seminar aimed to promote self-defense among the base population.Taught by on-base GDS pink-belt certified instructors, the two-hour class was a way for anyone interested to get a
Feb. 27, 2014 Malmstrom teen wins military YOY award Youth Centers on all military installations around the world are affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Youth of the Year is one of BGCA's premier youth recognition programs and recognizes sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.Youth Programs
Feb. 27, 2014 Civil engineer fire, emergency services award Air Force Global Strike Command recently released the winners of the 2013 command-level Air Force Civil Engineer Fire and Emergency Services Awards. The 341st Civil Engineer Squadron won the 2013 Chief Master Sgt. Ralph E. Sanborn Award in the small department category. The award will be sent on to
Feb. 27, 2014 BBC update: Housing residents to receive meters, Multipurpose Center Balfour Beatty Communities will host an informational town hall for Malmstrom Air Force Base housing residents at 7 p.m. March 4 at the base auditorium. The primary purpose of the town hall will be to discuss the installation of electric and gas meters on every housing unit. BBC will also provide
Feb. 27, 2014 AF improves its personnel reliability program Changes are coming to the Air Force's program used to ensure personnel who perform nuclear-related duties are of sound mind and body on the job.The decades-old Personnel Reliability Program, or PRP, is used by all branches of service with duties tied to nuclear weapons to ensure personnel are