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
July 14, 2009 Religious scholarships being offered The Air Force Chaplain Corps is now accepting applications for the Religious Professional Scholarship program through Sept. 1, 2009. The program is designed to assist the Air Force with future faith group accessions. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who are qualified and meet Air Force faith
July 13, 2009 Mission accomplished: Airmen complete code change For the third time this year, Malmstrom Airmen reset launch codes, performed annual site inspections and replaced small arms at launch facilities assigned to the 341st Missile Wing June 22 to 26. Code change occurs in three stages for each respective missile squadron assigned to Malmstrom. The 10th
July 8, 2009 Wing welcomes new 341st MSG commander Col. John Patricola accepted command of the 341st Mission Support Group from Col. Michael Fortney, 341st Missile Wing commander, July 1 in a change of command ceremony at the Medal of Honor Park. "Air Force senior leadership always seems to find the right person for the right job," Colonel Fortney
July 8, 2009 Montana State Parks summer programs set From stargazing to contests and guided hikes to buffalo feasts, Montana State Parks feature entertaining programs and events for all ages. These special events and interpretive programs make it possible for visitors to learn about the unique history, culture and recreational opportunities in