June 11, 2009 Veterans have a friend at Military Order of the Purple Heart Veterans know they are entitled to certain medical benefits from the Veterans Administration based on their time in service. But many veterans may not know there is another office at Fort Harrison that will go to bat for them on a number of important issues. The office is the Military Order of the
June 11, 2009 Mosquito season has arrived With the arrival of warmer weather, also comes the arrival of the mosquito. Mosquitoes are vectors of some of the world's most dangerous diseases, to include malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever and West Nile Virus. In Montana alone, 202 human cases of West Nile Virus were reported to the Centers for
June 11, 2009 Military Justice Report May 2009 The following individuals received non-judicial punishment in May: A staff sergeant from the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron received a suspended reduction to senior airman, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand for dereliction of duty by willfully failing to complete the required physical training
June 11, 2009 Border crossing requirements outlined According to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol personnel, presentation of a military ID card is no longer a valid method to re-enter the United States. Recently, Aairmen have tried to re-enter using their military ID cards alone. For all travel requirements, review the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
June 11, 2009 101 CDS: Boating, water safety Remember Murphy's Law? Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. A pessimistic viewpoint, yes, but it is the mindset to have when planning boating or any other water activities. Before beginning any water-related activity, take time to brainstorm what could go wrong and take measures to prevent it.
June 10, 2009 Salutes: how Airmen show respect for the flag At 7 a.m. on any given weekday, the American flag is briskly hoisted in front of building 500 while "To the Colors" resonates from the base public address system. Montana wind ripples the colors, making the fabric pop. The Airmen raising it can feel its tugs and hear the rope whizzing through the
June 10, 2009 CES taps water conservation tips A water leak that drips one drop per second consumes up to 3,000 gallons in a year, according to an online Environmental Protection Agency quiz on water conservation. So, what can be done to prevent wasting so much water? First of all, people can turn their faucets off, and if there is a persistent
June 10, 2009 June promotees named The following individuals were promoted to the rank indicated in a ceremony held May 29 at 3 p.m. at the Grizzly Bend Club. To airman first class: Zachary Freeman, 341st Medical Operations Squadron Gregory Marcell, 819th RED HORSE Squadron To senior airman below the zone: Jeffrey Harris, 341st
June 10, 2009 NCOA graduates announced The following technical sergeants graduated from the Vosler NCO Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 29: George Burns, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron Blake Carrington, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron Joel Ehlert, 341st Security Forces Group Brandon Harelson, 341st Communications
June 10, 2009 Increased thefts reported on base Within the last 30 days, Malmstrom's Dispatch Center received two calls of vehicle thefts and more than five cases of items taken from unsecure vehicles. Because of our previously low crime rate, we have been lulled into a false sense of security. In all the reported incidents the thefts could have