March 4, 2009 DeCA news: CertifiChecks ceases operations CertifiChecks, Inc., the third-party provider that has provided commissary gift certificates for use by authorized customers since 2002, has ceased operations. As a result, all sales of CertifiChecks have halted and customers possessing them cannot use them in commissaries at this time. The company
March 4, 2009 Annual AFAF campaign kicks off March 9 This year's Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign will again provide Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations. Malmstrom will kick off its campaign March 9 and it will continue through April 17, according to Master Sgt.
Feb. 27, 2009 Malmstrom NCO awarded Bronze Star A noncommissioned officer from the 341st Security Forces Squadron received the Bronze Star during a commander's call at the base auditorium Feb. 24 for exceptionally meritorious service Oct 14, 2007, to May 1, 2008, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Kevin Akers received the award from Maj.
Feb. 25, 2009 Civilian job announcements changed to help managers, applicants Air Force Personnel Center officials recently changed how civilian job announcements are listed to improve the civilian hiring process. "AFPC is improving our civilian hiring process and reducing the time it takes to fill civilian position vacancies. Changing the way we list our civilian job
Feb. 25, 2009 Dealing with post-combat issues Whether gone for two months or two years, returning from combat is grueling. Service members readjusting back into society need time to recover from the stress of a highly charged war zone. Most adapt well after some time; however, if problems continue and interfere with daily activities, it's time
Feb. 25, 2009 Community Notes: Week ending Feb. 27 Hip Hop nights return A pre-deployment "jam" at the Grizzly Bend Club, featuring music by "the Professa," is tonight starting at 8:30 p.m. in honor of the 819th RED HORSE Squadron members who are set to depart Malmstrom March 2. Saturday, Feb. 28, "the Professa" returns to spin the tunes from 10
Feb. 25, 2009 AFSPC announces its Media Contest winners for 2008 Air Force Space Command Public Affairs announced its 2008 Media Contest winners. The winners are: Best News Article - Valerie Mullett, 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs, Malmstrom AFB, Mont.; 2nd Place: Capt. Toni Tones, 21st Space Wing PA, Peterson AFB, Colo.; 3rd Place: Staff Sgt. Donald Branum,
Feb. 20, 2009 Teen wins Youth of Year Award second time in two years Ashley Moore is a true example of an extraordinary young woman. At age 16, she was selected to compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Montana Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 scholarship from the Reader's Digest Foundation. As the Youth of the Year for Malmstrom Youth Programs,
Feb. 20, 2009 Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call
Feb. 20, 2009 29 graduate Airman Leadership School The following senior airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Feb. 10: Jared Bobic, 341st Force Support Squadron Ryan Boisvert, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron Lauren Brauer, 341st Security Support Squadron (Academic Achievement Award) Clinton Duling, 741st MSFS Timika Ferguson, 341st