Sept. 3, 2009 September promotees named The following individuals were promoted to the rank indicated in a ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Club Sept. 1. To airman: Alan Simmons, 341st Force Support Squadron To Airman 1st Class: Jamee Jones, 341st FSS Brent Schiermann, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron To senior airman below the zone: Ibbet
Sept. 3, 2009 Community Notes: week ending Sept. 4 Hours changed at Outdoor Recreation Effective Sept. 1, the hours of operation at Outdoor Recreation changed. Hours are Monday (if not a holiday), Thursday and Friday (if not a family day): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, holidays and family days: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sept. 3, 2009 Former Airman sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. Former Staff Sgt. James N. Lassiter, who was previously assigned to the 819th RED HORSE Squadron, recently was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison and lifetime supervised release for possession of child pornography. On Aug. 24, 2009, Mr. Lassiter appeared in United States District
Sept. 3, 2009 CMSAF talks integrity, training, development The chief master sergeant of the Air Force praised the enlisted force and highlighted several of his key priorities during a speech at the 2009 Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference here. "Everywhere I've traveled it's very apparent our Air Force places great trust in our
Sept. 3, 2009 341st SFS reminds drivers of seat belt, cell phone policy In recent months, there has been a significant increase in the number of people not wearing seatbelts while driving on the installation. Research has shown that in Montana, when lap and shoulder seat belts are used properly, the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers is reduced by 45 percent
Sept. 3, 2009 819th RED HORSE Airmen design, build assault landing strip at FOB Dwyer When the morning sun has fully breached the horizon on Forward Operating Base Dwyer, it is already 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The small, formerly British post in southern Afghanistan hosts a team of Airmen as they labor in the desert. Winds howl at 35 kilometers per hour across open acres of land
Aug. 28, 2009 341st CES removes bees from base housing residence Honey bees are beneficial insects that pollinate flowers. There is a worldwide shortage of honeybees and everyone's help is needed to ensure numbers increase. The 341st Civil Engineer Squadron pest management and local beekeepers safely remove honeybees from base at no charge to the U.S. Government.
Aug. 28, 2009 Fourteen force support courses move to Maxwell AFB Fourteen Force Support courses will transition from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio to the Eaker Center for Professional Development at Maxwell AFB, Ala. by Oct 1. "We are always focused on educating, developing and preparing our career field leaders, and recent changes to the emerging force
Aug. 28, 2009 Civilians can now apply for new professional development program Civilian Airmen can now apply for a new professional development opportunity--the Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training program. Applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by Sept. 4. The CALT program provides a unique in-residence experience at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., focused