Feb. 4, 2010 Retiree Corner The Retiree Activities Office and the Military Retirees Council are always looking for new volunteers to join us. If you have some free time and a desire to assist other retirees, give us a call at 731-4751, or stop by the office located in the Malmstrom clinic. If no one is there, leave a note on
Feb. 4, 2010 18 Airmen receive medals for service while deployed Five members of the 819th RED HORSE Squadron received Bronze Star Medals; one received a Defense Meritorious Service Medal; and 12 members plus one from the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron received Air Force Combat Action Medals Jan. 29 for their efforts while deployed March through October 2009. All
Jan. 29, 2010 Airmen found guilty during general court-martial A general court-martial was held here Nov. 3-5, 2009, in the case of United States v. Airman Jeffery D. Bohannon II. Airman Bohannon, a member of the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron, was charged with one specification of rape using force, one specification of aggravated sexual assault, one
Jan. 29, 2010 Military families gain access to free, online tutoring The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families. The site - http://www.tutor.com/military -- offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, resume writing and more. Marine Corps and Army
Jan. 29, 2010 Use caution when donating to relief efforts, expert says There's been an outpouring of goodwill and a desire to help victims in response to the devastation caused by the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti.But not all urgent appeals for aid being broadcast on radio and television, online and at social networking sites are legitimate, a consumer expert with the
Jan. 29, 2010 Important information about your drinking water The Malmstrom AFB water system recently violated the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 1DBPR) drinking water standards. Disinfection byproducts such as Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) and Trihalomethanes (TTHM) are a result of adding chlorine
Jan. 29, 2010 Air Force returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards Air Force manpower and personnel officials here announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to
Jan. 29, 2010 Community Notes: week ending Jan. 29 Girl Scouts will be in housing for annual cookie saleGirl Scout troops from Malmstrom will be selling cookies in base housing through Feb. 5. Authorized selling times are Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. only. There will be no selling on Sundays. For more
Jan. 29, 2010 Deadline for 2010 Scholarships for Military Children approaching fast The Feb. 17 deadline for students to apply for the 2010 Scholarships for Military Children Program is fast approaching. All students interested and eligible to apply are encouraged to gather their materials and submit their applications as soon as possible. One of the materials needed includes an
Jan. 29, 2010 GI Bill looks better for spring, VA says Veterans Affairs Department officials appear to have a good jump on processing spring semester claims for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, and they hope that hiring more people, getting help from an outside contractor and convincing schools to submit enrollment information faster will avoid delays that