June 24, 2010 Air Force announces E-6 selectees The Air Force released the newest list of technical sergeant selectees June 17. Among them are the following members from Team Malmstrom:Shane Anderson, 819th RED HORSE SquadronChristopher Ankoviak, 819th RHSJulia Barboza, 341st Communications SquadronPaul Belanger, 341st Maintenance Operations
June 24, 2010 Wing One members help recover body of missing skier A five-person team of search and rescue experts from Malmstrom assisted in the recovery of a man whose body was found June 18 after he had been reported missing the day before.The 37-year-old Missoula, Mont., resident went on a backpack skiing trip to Lolo Peak, in Missoula County June 15 and was
June 11, 2010 Global Strike Command responds to incident scenario Air Force Global Strike Command conducted its first-ever Response Task Force exercise here June 1-4."We are training and preparing for a variety of contingency scenarios to ensure our readiness for any situation that may arise," said Gary Oldham, Air Force Global Strike Command's RTF branch chief.
June 11, 2010 RETIREE CORNER Veterans AffairsAbout 86,000 Vietnam War veterans, their surviving spouses or estates will be eligible for retroactive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The 86,000 are beneficiaries who can reopen previously denied claims for these conditions: ischemic heart disease,
June 11, 2010 Boating, Water Safety, Murphy and You Remember Murphy's Law? "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." A pessimistic viewpoint, yes, but it is the mindset to have when planning boating or any other water activities. Before beginning any water-related activity, take time to brainstorm what could go wrong and take measures to prevent
June 11, 2010 Nine successfully complete Academy The following technical sergeants graduated from the Vosler NCO Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 27:Anthony Emery, 741st Missile Security Forces SquadronDouglas Ergish, 819th RED HORSE SquadronKevin Garner, OL AK AFSPCTracy Moore, 341st Missile Security Forces SquadronKerry Parsons,
June 11, 2010 IG Corner What is "Reprisal"?Reprisal is defined as taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action, or withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action against a military member for making or preparing a protected communication. Under Title 10, United States Code, Section