Oct. 28, 2011 DBIDS mandatory for entry to Malmstrom The 341st Security Forces Squadron has been operating the Defense Biometric Identification System, or DBIDS, for more than a year now and it is still running strong. Currently there are more than 60 Air Force and Army bases with DBIDS and eventually all bases will have the system. In the near
Oct. 28, 2011 Get the most out of your charitable donations In 2010, Americans gave more than $290 billion to charity. Much of this giving took place during the holidays. As that season approaches, and the Combined Federal Campaign kicks off, now is a good time to look at the tax laws surrounding charitable giving and tax deductible donations.In order to
Oct. 28, 2011 Use both inbound lanes to access MAFB gates Depending on the time of the day and the amount of construction taking place on Malmstrom, the morning commute can be frustrating at times. In recent weeks, increased congestion in the intersection has caused drivers to become concerned and has also caused confusion on the proper use of both
Oct. 28, 2011 Group strives to reduce energy costs on daily basis Kent Seaton has been the base energy manager here since 1995 - a job that he is passionate about. In his daily undertakings of overseeing energy reduction efforts, there is a team of people to help achieve goals.George Georgalis works directly with Seaton as the resource efficiency manager. The two
Oct. 27, 2011 Malmstrom SELM test successful Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing conducted a Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman, also known as a SELM, Oct. 18-20.Air Force Global Strike Command conducts SELM tests twice yearly. The tests are part of the command's on-going program to evaluate the operational readiness and reliability of
Oct. 27, 2011 Air crews, maintainers, defenders hone critical skills More than 50 members combined from Team Malmstrom's 40th Helicopter Squadron, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron and 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in Road Warrior IX at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 17-23.The Road Warrior course, now in its 9th year, is a convoy security training
Oct. 20, 2011 Community notes: week ending Oct. 21 Scholarship winners announcedWinners of the third quarter Big Sky Top 3 scholarships are Airman 1st Class Hayden Green, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron; and Staff Sgt. Jared Bratsberg, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron. Each received a $150 from 1st Liberty Federal Credit Union.Enrollment for
Oct. 20, 2011 341st CES thinks ahead to winter days The missile complex is the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron's number one priority in snow removal operations, followed by main base streets and essential service areas, and finally the housing areas. The 341st CES recommends that all drivers wait until roads have been cleared to venture out if at all