July 15, 2011 Critical Days of Summer: Watch for increased two-wheel traffic Finally, summer weather seems to be here. After a brutal winter and seemingly unending wet spring, Malmstrom AFB members can break out the shorts and flip flops, load up the sport utility vehicle and take to the roads. Any hard-working member of Air Force Global Strike Command would assemble a
July 15, 2011 40th Helicopter Squadron records rescue No. 383 Less than two weeks after its 382nd rescue, the Air Force Global Strike Command's 40th Helicopter Squadron obtained its 383rd. On July 7, one of the unit's UH-1N Huey helicopter crews picked up a 34-year-old man and his dog. Aircraft commander/pilot for the rescue was Capt. Leo Gracik. Also in the
July 15, 2011 AF officials launch FSS gift card program Air Force Services Agency officials said the joy of giving will be a little easier after the launch of an Air Force-wide gift card program.Installations worldwide now provide Force Support Squadron gift cards available for use throughout all FSS activities. Officials said the cards are simple to
July 15, 2011 Global Strike Command Chief visits 'Wing One' Air Force Global Strike Command's top enlisted leader recently made his first visit to the 341st Missile Wing since becoming command chief.Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hornback spent two full days of his July 9-13 visit getting to know as many of Malmstrom's enlisted Airmen as possible. The Chief visited
July 8, 2011 CDS: Be careful around the campfire The attraction to campfires is universal. There is nothing better at the end of a long day of backcountry hiking than sitting around a source of heat and going over the day's events. Campfires can invoke childhood memories and lead to a restful sleep in a sleeping bag beneath the stars. Eating
July 8, 2011 July Promotions The following Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen will be promoted to their respective rank during the month of July:TO CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT:Chriss Hart, 341st Missile Maintenance SquadronWilliam Meyer, 341st Civil Engineer SquadronTO SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT:Dennis Halman, 341st Maintenance
July 8, 2011 Self-Help Store has sprinkler timers for housing residents to help conserve water Pop quiz: A few years ago, King Hussein of Jordan has said he will never go to war with Israel again, except over:a. Oilb. Technologyc. Bubble Gumd. WaterSurprisingly, the answer is water, one of the world's most precious resources.Here is another pop quiz:A water leak that drips one drop per second
July 8, 2011 Are you protecting yourself? Sunburn is something most Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen have experienced at some point in time. Even though summer has been slow in making its way to Montana, the need for sun protection is still absolutely necessary. On overcast days, 80 percent of ultraviolet rays can penetrate through