Feb. 9, 2011 U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency bans spice and analogues In November 2010, the DEA announced that it is using emergency powers to declare synthetic cannabinoids, such as those found in spice, space and analogues, as Schedule I controlled substances. The ban will soon be instituted and will be in place for one year so the DEA can determine whether or not
Feb. 9, 2011 Nuclear policy official visits Malmstrom The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs obtained a close-up view of the Air Force's ICBM mission, while visiting with Airmen and local civic leaders here, Feb. 6-8.Secretary Andrew C. Weber highlighted the Department of Defense's responsibility for
Feb. 4, 2011 Historic RED HORSE statue gets makeover In need of restoration, the 819th RED HORSE Squadron statue, originally designed, poured and erected in the spring of 1982 at a remote RED HORSE compound in Egypt, found its way to a local Great Falls business for a top-to-bottom makeover Jan. 12."The main reason it's getting re-done is because it
Feb. 4, 2011 Community Notes: Week ending Feb. 4 Distinguished visitor coming to MalmstromThe Honorable Andrew C. Weber, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs, will visit Malmstrom Feb. 6-8.Stop by the Club tonightThe Grizzly Bend Club will be featuring live entertainment for the First
Feb. 4, 2011 Launching a new force in travel card programs By now you've heard the buzz. The new Controlled Spend Account, or CSA, card is replacing the traditional government travel card. But what does it all mean? More importantly, what impact will it have?Over the next few months, the Air Force will be converting to the CSA. The CSA is uniquely different
Feb. 4, 2011 Two receive next stripe through STEP program A missile maintenance team chief and a tactical response force flight chief were promoted to their current rank through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Jan. 31. Nathan Greene was awarded his E-6 rank followed by Kevin Akers being presented his master sergeant stripes.In keeping true
Feb. 3, 2011 Air Force announces FY11 additional force management measures Air Force leaders announced involuntary force management programs Feb. 2 to reduce personnel as a supplement to the voluntary programs announced in December. These measures are part of the Air Force's multi-year Force Management Program aimed at shaping and sizing the force. With more Airmen
Feb. 2, 2011 Legal Implications of using Spice or other intoxicating substances Substances such as Spice, Space, or any other similar intoxicating substances will negatively impact military members and their Air Force Careers. The use or possession of these substances has been prohibited by order of Col. Anthony Cotton, 341st Missile Wing commander and Air Force Instruction
Jan. 25, 2011 Medical Corner: Slim down, stress less For a Slimmer YouAre you ready to lose that extra weight you've been carrying around? Did you make a New Year's resolution to be in a little better shape? Would you like some help with your goals; and maybe have a little fun while winning prizes? In recognition of Healthy Weight Month, the Fitness