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
Aug. 28, 2009 Community Notes: Week ending Aug. 28 2nd Avenue North gate closing The 2nd Avenue North gate will be closed from 6 a.m. Aug. 29 to midnight Aug. 30 for construction. The 10th Avenue North gate will be open for all traffic during this time. All visitors will still need to process through the Visitor Control Center for passes, which will
Aug. 27, 2009 101 Critical Days of Summer: Labor Day Safety It's been a long, work-filled summer. With Combat Capability Evaluation preparation, multiple programs and the increased operations tempo, the thought of the four-day weekend is music to anyone of Team Malmstrom's ears. Labor Day will provide just that break, and right after the CCE couldn't be a
Aug. 27, 2009 Culture of Responsible Choices: 341st MDOS explains depression symptoms, treatment Airman X just received a "Dear John" letter from his girlfriend of two years. He reported to work stating that he has lost his motivation to work, can't eat, can't sleep and can't concentrate. Airman Y recently received news from home that her twin brother was killed in a car accident. She reports
Aug. 27, 2009 341st MW JA releases military justice report The following individuals received non-judicial punishment during July. An airman first class from the 341st Security Forces Squadron received a reduction to airman and a reprimand for dereliction of duty by bringing a personal cell phone into a secured area. An airman first class from the 341st
Aug. 27, 2009 More than 200 Team Malmstrom members notified of selection to E5 More than 200 senior airmen assigned to Malmstrom were notified Aug. 20 of their selection for promotion to staff sergeant. Those selected were: From the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron: Christian Crespo Taylor Hydrick Robert Lysholm Anthony Shilling Kelly Zimmerman From the 341st Missile Wing