Sept. 22, 2009 60th Anniversary of Berlin Airlift: Wing historian retraces Malmstrom's involvement For almost fifty years, Malmstrom Air Force Base has been famous as the home of the 341st Missile Wing, whose Minuteman ICBMs played a significant role in the successful outcome of the Cold War. However, the base's winning record did not begin by providing the "Ace in the Hole" that gave President
Sept. 22, 2009 Building bare bases one pallet at a time There are servicemembers whose jobs seem to catch all the glory and there are those who work behind the scenes to make sure those glorious jobs are able to be performed. For the servicemembers assigned to the 1st Expeditionary RED HORSE Group, here, this adage holds true. Their ability to create a
Sept. 21, 2009 Manage TRICARE Prime Online with BWE Looking for an easy way to manage your TRICARE Prime enrollment? Eligible service members and their family can use the Beneficiary Web Enrollment Web site. Through BWE, you can: · Enroll in Prime · Make your initial enrollment fee payment · Choose a primary care manager* · Update personal
Sept. 17, 2009 Quilts of Valor comfort wounded warriors In 2003 Catherine Roberts, a midwife by profession and quilter for 25 years from Seaford, wanted to give a wounded soldier a quilt to bring him comfort during his recovery. "We are a nation at war," said Ms. Roberts. "Warriors need something tangible, a physical representation of love, support and
Sept. 17, 2009 Malmstrom NCO awarded Bronze Star Retired Brig Gen. Carol Elliott presented Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Aylward, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron, with the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony held here Sep. 10. Sergeant Aylward received the medal for his exceptional meritorious service as a convoy commander for the 424th Medium Truck
Sept. 17, 2009 Community Notes: Week ending Sept. 18 Education survey underway This is the chance to speak out about your education needs. Go to 341fss.com by Sept. 25. The survey is short and very user friendly. Answers will assist the Education and Training Center staff when planning future degree programs. This survey is open to all military and
Sept. 17, 2009 AFPC 'Spread the Word' teams to brief Malmstrom An Air Force Personnel Center "Spread the Word" briefing team arrives at Malmstrom Air Force Base on Sept. 27. Two "All Call" briefings have been scheduled for Sept. 28 at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the base theater. All Airmen and civilians are encouraged to attend. "One of the Air Force's top
Sept. 17, 2009 Nine graduate from NCOA The following individuals graduated from Vosler NCO Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on Sept. 10. Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Cullen, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron Tech. Sgt. Kyle Johnson, 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron Tech. Sgt. Vickie LeBrun, 120th Fighter Wing Tech. Sgt. Timothy
Sept. 17, 2009 Motorcyclists have one more chance to take Advanced RiderCourse The Malmstrom Safety Office with assistance from Montana Motorcycle Rider Safety, offered the first-ever Advanced RiderCourse Sept. 6 and they are excited about being able to offer it again to motorcycle riders Sept. 26. The course is specifically designed for the experienced riders who want to take
Sept. 17, 2009 341st CES civilian earns Air Force-level recognition Retired Senior Master Sgt. Royce Shipley, now a civil servant in the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron, was selected as the Air Force Emergency Manager of the Year and was presented his award during the Emergency Management Symposium in Dallas, Texas, in late August. Mr. Shipley has more than 20 years