Aug. 4, 2010 IG Corner Editor's Note: This article includes excerpts from an article written by Col. Toby Hammer in the Spring 2010 edition of TIG Brief.Resolving Issues Through the Chain of CommandThe following chain of command definition is found in AFI 90-301, Inspector General Complaints Resolution: "chain of command
Aug. 4, 2010 Think ‘eco-friendly’ when purchasing school supplies It's nearly August and this means it'ss soon be time to go back to school! Bus companies are fixing brakes, replenishing washer fluid and training the bus drivers. Teachers are organizing classrooms, fine tuning their skills and, awaiting the giggles and tears of new students. Local stores are
Aug. 4, 2010 Are Your Protecting Yourself? Even on overcast days, 80 percent of ultraviolet rays can penetrate through the clouds, damaging skin.Why is sun protection necessary? Ultraviolet rays produce genetic mutations that damage skin and potentially lead to skin cancer, eye damage, skin aging and a suppressed immune system. UVB and UVA ,
July 30, 2010 AFGSC director briefs leadership on upcoming logistics changes The Air Force Global Strike Command Director of Installations, Logistics and Mission Support visited Malmstrom recently and discussed the base's transformation from the current logistical process to the Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS).Ms. Ann Mitchell stressed the importance of change
July 21, 2010 13 graduate most recent NCO Academy class The following technical sergeants graduated from the Vosler NCO Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on July 14:Glen Beck, 12th Missile SquadronMario Ceballos-Martinez, 341st Missile Maintenance SquadronAmanda Dofflemeyer, 341st Security Forces SquadronJohn Gagnon, 341st Maintenance Operations
July 21, 2010 General Alston returns to Malmstrom for orientation visit as the 20th AF/CC The commander of 20th Air Force visited Malmstrom Monday and Tuesday to meet the men and women of Wing One and share his visions for the future of the mission set here.Maj. Gen. C. Donald Alston and Chief Master Sgt. Tammy Elliott, 20th Air Force command chief, spent time visiting various areas
July 21, 2010 Troops move out for less with Exchange Home Services A new Exchange program is taking the guesswork out of setting up communication offerings here and in the Great Falls area. Through the Exchange Home Services initiative, Airmen, and their families, can now go online and compare local options for TV, Internet and telephone, individually or bundled,
July 21, 2010 Comedian shares alcohol, drug experiences Bernie McGrenahan, comedian and motivational speaker, came to Malmstrom Air Force Base to talk to Airmen about the dangers of alcoholism, drug abuse and high-risk activities. He presented his program, 'HAPPY HOUR,' during four different showings at the base auditorium and on a live broadcast that