March 25, 2011 Another class of graduates ready for leadership roles The following Air Force Global Strike Command senior airmen assigned to Malmstrom Air Force Base have graduated from Airman Leadership School. They were honored in a ceremony held at the Grizzly Bend Club March 22.Adam AlldredgeJoshua Beatty Thomas BrinkworthMichael Canfield (Commandant Award)Brian
March 25, 2011 While backing up, use a spotter to ensure safety At what speed do most driving incidents happen? Since speed is the most common cause of vehicle mishaps, you probably think it is between 25-40 mph. However, the most common type of vehicle accident occurs when drivers are backing up, where their speed is and should be no more than 2 mph. There are
March 25, 2011 Malmstrom’s sister wing supports Operation Odyssey Dawn with air strikes Three Air Force Global Strike Command B-2 Spirit bombers returned to home base March 20 after striking targets in support of the international response which is enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya.The B-2s landed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., after a more than 25-hour mission in support of
March 18, 2011 Airmen enjoy final Wing Ski Day Several Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen took a break from their work March 10 to attend Malmstrom's final Wing Ski Day this winter. "Getting out of work is a big morale boost," said Senior Airman Jeffery Jones, a 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron material controller for vehicle maintenance.
March 18, 2011 Spouses can benefit greatly from deployment briefings There are a lot of uncertainties spouses may face when they learn their active-duty loved one is going to deploy. The good news is there is help, no matter what the concerns or situations might be, and the best place to start is with the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Air Force Global Strike
March 18, 2011 40th Helicopter Squadron tests 24-hour operations Flight and maintenance crews have begun testing 24-hour operations at the 40th Helicopter Squadron here to determine its viability and establish best practices for decreasing airborne response times.The testing is slated to span nine months, with 40th HS crews conducting the first five months of
March 18, 2011 IG Corner: Unprofessional Relationships Professional relationships are essential to the effective operation of the military and in meeting mission requirements. Since the nature of both the Global Strike Command and military mission requires absolute confidence in command and unhesitating adherence to orders, certain kinds of
March 18, 2011 MAFB's Youth of the Year named Amelia Fasting, 15, was named Malmstrom's Youth of the Year and was selected to compete against other Boys and Girls Club members for the Montana Youth of the Year title and scholarship opportunity. Although she was not named Montana's Youth of the Year, Amelia said she was very excited to represent
March 18, 2011 Being financially responsible is a military requirement As a military member you are told you must be "financially responsible." Although there are many interpretations of the term "financially responsible," there is a commonly held acceptable definition of this standard. To be a financially responsible Air Force Global Strike Command Airman means that