April 23, 2010 H1N1 Not Over Yet! A few months ago it seemed that you couldn't open the paper or turn on the TV without hearing about H1N1. Although the media has found other things to report recently, H1N1 has not disappeared. It is still vital that we stay vigilant and continue practicing preventive measures. Vaccination is the
April 23, 2010 Eight graduate from NCO Academy The following technical sergeants graduated from the Vosler NCO Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., April 8.Joshua Collier, 341st Missile Operations SquadronSean Danford, 341st Missile Security Forces SquadronDustin Hemingway, 10th Missile SquadronDouglas Hirschfield, 341st Logistics
April 23, 2010 First quarter award winners announced The following individuals were recognized by their peers as the first quarter winners for 2010 in the categories listed:Airman of the Quarter--Senior Airman Rebecca Chase, 341st Civil Engineer SquadronNCO of the Quarter--Staff Sgt. Stephanie Durst, 341st Medical Support SquadronSenior NCO of the
April 15, 2010 Acknowledge the laboratory team during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 18-24 National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is April 18-24. It is an annual celebration of the medical laboratory professionals and pathologist who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. According to the American Society for Clinical Pathology, the event is a chance for medical
April 15, 2010 Sergeant steps outside lab and into classroom to teach students importance of hand washing Staff Sgt. Jonathan Shields, a medical laboratory technician with the 341st Medical Support Squadron, took his knowledge of laboratory procedures with him to teach the kindergarten students at Loy Elementary School the proper way to wash their hands and why it is so important. On March 30, armed
April 15, 2010 Retiree Corner Retiree Appreciation Weekend By now, if you are a retiree, you should have received your 2010 Military Retiree Appreciation Weekend Newsletter. The new format is the result of the hard work of the Great Falls Tribune, the Retirees Council and Malmstrom AFB. We hope you like the new format. If you
April 15, 2010 Libraries are not obsolete As we celebrate the 52nd National Library Week this year, I hear comments almost daily that libraries are no longer needed because you can "find it on the Internet," or libraries are obsolete because "books will all be electronic one day." I am happy to report that libraries are NOT going away or at
April 15, 2010 819th RED HORSE promotees omitted from original list The following individuals from the 819th RED HORSE Squadron were also promoted in a ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Club March 31. Their names were not included in the original promotion list.To airman first class:Ronald MenchTo senior airman:Robert CampbellKevin Carney
April 15, 2010 Thrift store offers good products at good prices When it comes to purchasing basic necessities, the average shopper knows that there's nothing quite like getting a good deal. For military families or single Airman starting out, items such as clothing and and furniture are often purchased. Fortunately, there's a facility where those same essential
April 15, 2010 Airman's Council off to promising start for the year "I am an American Airman:Wingman, Leader, Warrior.I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, and I will not fail."When attempting to summarize the individual responsibility of an Airman, the Airman's Creed sums it up the best. For an Airman, the safety of the nation rests with them.