Aug. 17, 2009 341st MDG conducts response training Every Airman and civilian employee from the 341st Medical Group participated in a week-long training exercise July 13 to 17 to assess mass-casualty incident response capabilities. The exercise simulated a van breaking through a base gate and spraying Anthrax. The 341st Security Forces Squadron then
Aug. 12, 2009 Donors needed to replenish late summer blood supply The American Red Cross will be teaming with Meadow Gold to bring back "pint for a pint" to blood donors during the month of August. All presenting donors at the Great Falls Blood Center will receive a delicious pint of Meadow Gold Ice Cream as a special thanks for coming in to donate blood. Don't
Aug. 7, 2009 Community Notes: Week Ending Aug. 7 BX Shoppette to open 24 hours a day Effective July 31, the Base Exchange Shoppette will be open 24 hours a day. For more information, call 454-1301. Flea market is Saturday There will be a flea market at the Grizzly Bend Club Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 731-3359 for more information.
Aug. 7, 2009 Improper firearm handling can lead to court-martial conviction, confinement Airman Basic Laquavius D. Wortherly was convicted at a special court-martial of two specifications of dereliction of duty and one specification of disorderly conduct earlier this month. Airman Wortherly pleaded guilty to all counts and was sentenced to three months of confinement, three months of
Aug. 7, 2009 42 years of ‘just a little longer’: Maj. Gen. Thomas Deppe bids his farewell The Beatles released "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album. Hollywood's box office hits were, "The Graduate," "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Cool Hand Luke." Gasoline was 33 cents a gallon; movie tickets were $1.25; the average cost of a new home was $14,250; and a new car would cost around $2,750.
Aug. 7, 2009 16th Munitions Squadron activated at Malmstrom The 16th Munitions Squadron was officially activated at Malmstrom Aug. 4 in an assumption of command ceremony in the 3-Bay Hangar. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Pruss accepted command of the 62-person unit from Col. David Milner, commander of the 798th Munitions Maintenance Group based at Minot Air Force Base,
Aug. 7, 2009 TriWest Launches Tele-Behavioral Health Care to Support Military TRICARE beneficiaries can click, chat and videoconference for support 24/7/365. In support of a Department of Defense initiative to provide U.S. Armed Forces and their families with easy, around-the-clock access to behavioral health support, TriWest Healthcare Alliance announced the launch of the
Aug. 7, 2009 101 Critical Days of Summer: Sports Risk Management Well the cold chill is finally gone from the air, hopefully. It is time to get out there and swing for the fences, drive for the green, run like Forest Gump, swim like a fish or score a skillful goal. Before you put your finely-tuned athletic machine into high gear, review some sports safety. The