July 31, 2009 Air Force Global Strike Command Activation Ceremony to be held August 7 The Secretary of the Air Force, the honorable Michael B. Donley, and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Norton A. Schwartz, have officially announced the Air Force Global Strike Command Activation Ceremony will take place Aug. 7, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The ceremony will begin at
July 31, 2009 Culture of responsible choices: Wingmen play key role in first-termer arrival Arriving to a first duty station as a new Airman is challenging. In-processing, dormitory life, career development courses and many other factors contribute to the stress and anguish tied to the firt-termer. But when you work hard, you play hard. Having a fun-filled and stress-free environment
July 31, 2009 OHV riders reminded to stay safe Summer and fall are prime times for off-highway vehicle riders to be out and that means risky terrain, injuries and unintentional violations are more likely. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds OHV riders to brush up on OHV safety and laws. FWP offers an OHV safety home-study course at no charge.
July 31, 2009 Community Notes: Week ending July 31 Post 9/11 GI Bill forums announced Staff from Veterans Affairs and the base education and training center will host two Post-9/11 GI Bill forums Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the base auditorium. Airmen are encouraged to attend one of these forums so they are better informed when choosing between
July 31, 2009 AFGSC activation ceremony to be held Aug. 7 The Secretary of the Air Force, the honorable Michael B. Donley, and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Norton A. Schwartz, have officially announced the Air Force Global Strike Command Activation Ceremony will take place Aug. 7, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The ceremony will begin at
July 31, 2009 Team effort culminates in 40th Helicopter Squadron’s 374th save At approximately 1:30 p.m. July 24, 49-year-old Julie Elwell, who was visiting from Kansas, was hiking a trail along Belt Creek with family members in Sluice Boxes State Park, located about eight miles south of Belt, Mont., when she lost her footing and fell more than 30 feet, hit a ledge and landed
July 30, 2009 341st CES coordinates access road repair The 341st Civil Engineer Squadron recently coordinated a contract with Western Federal Lands Highway Division and Soil Nail Launcher Incorporated to repair a landslide near Lewistown, Mont., with funding from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command. The slide occurred on Forest Grove Road in May
July 24, 2009 AFSPC/CV sees 8-year vision come to light A ground-breaking ceremony for a Community Activities Center at Malmstrom was held July 21 putting into motion a plan that originated in 2001. Representatives for the Montana Congressional Delegation along with Air Force Space Command Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Thomas Deppe, dug the honorary first
July 14, 2009 Airmen can now apply to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits Department of Defense officials began accepting applications from Airmen to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents June 29. "The Post 9/11 GI Bill transfer of benefits option is a landmark benefit to eligible Airmen," said Lt. Gen. Richard Newton III, deputy chief of staff for Air Force