Nov. 13, 2009 Community Notes: Week ending Nov. 13 Scouts to collect food for needyMalmstrom's Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts will be collecting Thanksgiving food items for the Great Falls Rescue Mission to be used for their Thanksgiving Day meals or for food boxes to be given to needy families. Items needed include turkeys, stuffing, fresh/box potatoes,
Nov. 13, 2009 America kicks butts on Nov. 19 The Great American Smoke-out is Nov. 19 and it is a great time for smokers to kick the habit together. Quitting smoking can also prevent the nation's fourth leading cause of death: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. "My dad smoked his entire life and I think that smoking is what, in
Nov. 13, 2009 Malmstrom Military Justice Report Oct. 2009 The following individuals received non-judicial punishment in October:An airman first class from the 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron received a reduction to airman basic, 10 days restriction, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand for wrongful use of marijuana. An airman from the 341st Security
Nov. 13, 2009 DeCA salutes military families worldwide November has been proclaimed Military Family Month by President Barack Obama, and the Defense Commissary Agency is joining the president in saluting military families for their unyielding support of America's courageous men and women in uniform. The president issued the proclamation Oct. 30, calling
Nov. 13, 2009 Changes to initial PCS process actions In the last five years, the Air Force established a self-service model for many personnel programs, including such actions as retraining and retirements. Now, the Air Force assignment notification process is moving in the same direction. Following the latest guidance, individuals are required to use
Nov. 13, 2009 What is the CAIB? The Community Action Information Board, also known as the CAIB, is here to help families, both military and civilian, enhance their quality of life. It is a cross organizational committee that addresses individual, family and community concerns. The CAIB meets quarterly to identify and resolve
Nov. 13, 2009 Open season set for 3 civilian benefit programs Officials here announced the open season for three civilian benefit programs lasting Nov. 9 through Dec. 14.The three programs are the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, or FEHB; the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or FEDVIP; and the Federal Flexible Spending Account,
Nov. 13, 2009 Deployment opportunities available for civilians Whether it's helping Iraqis with reconstruction projects or assisting Afghans with their motor pools, the Air Force relies on its civilian work force to help meet its global mission requirements. And the Air Force is not alone. In 2007, more than 1,100 Department of Defense civilians volunteered to
Nov. 13, 2009 Officials release new selective re-enlistment bonus list Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective re-enlistment bonus list which contains 91 Air Force specialties.The revised listing places a greater emphasis on retaining Airmen with 17 months to six years of service, said Tech. Sgt. Christopher Dowlearn, NCO in charge of Air Force