Stay safe from summer weather hazards

Summer brings some unique weather hazards in many parts of the world. Lightning, tornadoes, typhoons and hurricanes are the ones that can be extremely dangerous. According to the National Weather Service, there are approximately 16 million storms a year, and in the United States, there are an

E5 selectees

The following senior airmen were notified of their selection to staff sergeant on Aug. 2:From the 10th Missile Squadron:Eleanor FylerChariesse GarrettKara TankFrom the 12th Missile Squadron:Frank HernandezMichael JordanMarvin Joseph LatPatrick O'ShaughnessyCiara WorthenFrom the 341st Civil Engineer

August promotions

The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated during the month of August.TO MAJOR:Lev Lyubchenko, 10th Missile SquadronTO CAPTAIN:Cuyler Gembol, 12th Missile SquadronMoses George, 10th MSShannon Howe, 341st Operations GroupChristopher Mezak, 490th Missile SquadronJason Pettengill,

Exercises: Playing by the rules

Exercises and inspections can not obtain desired objectives if personnel are getting hurt or are unaware of how or when to properly evacuate a work center, or if the benefit does not out-weigh the monetary cost to the government. It is important for personnel on Malmstrom Air Force Base to

Helo squadron makes two successful rescues

Malmstrom's 40th Helicopter Squadron added two more rescues to its successful search and rescue count this past week bumping the total up to 396 saves.The Air Force Rescue Control Center called in to the squadron Aug. 3 at 7:30 a.m. requesting helicopter support for a search and rescue in the

341st MMXS change of command

Take time to plan safe

Malmstrom Air Force Base is home to one of few nuclear missions designed to "deter and assure:" deter attacks by the nation's adversaries and assure the safety of the United States. The success of this mission, one with significant importance to the nation's security, relies heavily on the Airmen

DBIDS undergoing scheduled enhancement

The 341st Security Forces Squadron has begun upgrading its Defense Biometrics Identification System as part of a scheduled enhancement to base security and is planned to be complete today. DBIDS is the system linked to the handheld scanners used at the base gates by security forces Airmen. The

Community Notes: Week ending Aug. 3

Outdoor Recreation trips slatedThe following are upcoming family-oriented outdoor adventure trips offered by Malmstrom's Outdoor Recreation:· A caving adventure to Lick Creek cave is Aug. 5 from 1 to 9 p.m.· A Missouri River family float trip is planned on Aug. 12 from 1 to 7 p.m.· A Whitefish

Why Your Referral Matters

You went to your primary care manager and she suggested you go see a specialist. Maybe it's for an evaluation; maybe it's for a specific treatment. You just know you need to make another appointment and you want to make it quickly.Whether this is your first referral or your fiftieth, having all your