March 29, 2010 Be wary of scams during census taking time The U.S. census process has begun and the Better Business Bureau wants to advise people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. Census workers may contact you by phone, mail or in person but will not contact you via e-mail so beware of e-mail scams.
March 29, 2010 Fitness – it’s a family affair President Obama recently signed a memorandum establishing a childhood obesity task force so that children today will reach adulthood at a healthy weight. Don't wait for the task force to tell you the obvious - get up, get out and get fit as a family now. The statistics are staggering - 16 percent of
March 29, 2010 Being financially responsible, accountable is 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 financially responsible means that you are accountable for your current and
March 29, 2010 Eagle Eyes program is critical to force protection The Air Force doesn't expect its members to be able to detect preywithin a three mile radius while flying above the Montana prairies and mountain ranges. However, it does call on all base members to be more vigilant of their surroundings.The Eagle Eyes program is an Air Force anti-terrorism
March 29, 2010 Scouting for food to help Great Falls Cub Scout Pack 43 and Boy Scout Troop 43 from Malmstrom collected more than 2,500 lbs. of non-perishable donations for the Great Falls Community Food Bank March 20 for their 16th annual Boy Scouts of America Food Drive."The food drive was very successful," said Master Sgt. John Ross, 819th RED HORSE
March 29, 2010 Another class of ALS graduates announced The following individuals graduated from Airman Leadership School and were honored at a dinner at the Grizzly Bend Club March 23.Senior Airman Thomas Andrews, 741st Missile Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Crystal Brown, 819th RED HORSE SquadronSenior Airman Kristina Burdick, 341st Security
March 29, 2010 Automotive Mechanic retiring after 40 years in service After 40 years of service to the United States military, Allyn Hill, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron automotive mechanic, is finally hanging up his tool belt and heading into retirement. Mr. Hill was born and raised in Lewistown, Mont., graduating from Fergus High School in 1967. He started his
March 19, 2010 New process available for selecting retirement option Officers and enlisted Airmen reaching 15 years of active-duty service will have new procedures in place beginning April 1 to accept enrollment in the Redux retirement plan. Airmen will receive an electronic notification of their eligibility for the High-3 Choice retirement plan that allows members
March 19, 2010 Military experience needed in the classroom Are you about to retire from the military, or are you separating from the service after more than six years of active duty? Are you currently serving in the Guard or Reserve? Are you considering transitioning to the Guard or Reserve? Are you a military veteran?Those military members and veterans who
March 19, 2010 Annual AFAF campaign kicks off March 29 This year's Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign will again provide Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations. Malmstrom will kick off its campaign March 29 and it will continue through May 7, according to Master Sgt.