Influenza: Make sure you know the facts

Recently, there has been an increased prevalence of seasonal influenza, or the flu. More than half of the United States is experiencing increased activity in Influenza-Like Illness and so far, there have been 18 flu-associated deaths in children. While impact to Montana remains minimal as compared

47 years of can-do, will-do attitude

The 819th RED HORSE Squadron recently celebrated 47 years in the Air Force with a can do, will do attitude. The 47th birthday was celebrated in true RED HORSE fashion with a reception at the Airfield Hangar on Jan. 11.The unit had a reception in their airfield hanger that included current members,

Community Notes: week ending Jan. 11

CTO office change to ManassasTRAVCO is no longer under contract with Malmstrom Air Force Base. Manassas Travel is the new Commercial Travel Office contractor for Malmstrom. Manassas can be contacted at 1-888-236-5085 - Option 0; DSN is 632-6275 - Option 0. Itineraries will be available at

Tax Assistance Program starts at Malmstrom

Will Rogers once said, "Income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf." However, filing honest, accurate income tax is an important duty of all Americans. While the process can be intimidating and confusing, free help will be available for all active-duty members, Guardsmen,

Community Notes: Week ending Dec. 21

College 101 class during holidaysDue to Christmas Day and New Year 's Day falling on Tuesdays - the normal College 101 time - the Education Center is offering "make up" classes on Thursday, Dec. 27 and Wednesday, Jan. 2. Both classes will start at 8 a.m. For more information, contact the Education

First sergeants throw another successful Operation Holiday Cheer

Despite icy roads, blizzard conditions and base-wide inspections, more than 500 members of Team Malmstrom came out to participate in this year's Operation Holiday Cheer from Nov. 9 to Dec. 12. Organized by Malmstrom's first sergeants, the five-week friendly competition was open to all Department of

Happy holiday safety greetings

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase the chances of a fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 240 home fires involving

Bicycle giveaway

Staying warm in the winter

Did you know that cold stress, or "hypothermia," could occur any time of the year? In fact, most cases of cold stress develop in air temperatures between 30 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. People who are exposed to lower temperatures are at risk for injuries ranging from frostbite to serious loss of body

Military Appreciation Day free skiing