Jan. 13, 2009 Community Notes: Week ending Jan. 16 Gate closure announced The 2nd Avenue North gate will be closed to all traffic on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to construction. The 10th Avenue North gate will be will be open for all traffic during this time. All visitors will still need to process through the Visitor Control Center
Jan. 13, 2009 Military Justice Report -- December 2008 The following individuals received non-judicial punishment during the month of December: A captain from the 12th Missile Squadron received a forfeiture of $1,500 pay per month for two months and a reprimand for dereliction of duty by not following procedure when handling classified material and
Jan. 13, 2009 Disney resorts offering military discounts A Disney vacation just got more affordable. With the "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" offer, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reserves, can enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into
Jan. 13, 2009 March Madness hits the Air Force The excitement of the NCAA Final Four Basketball Tournament hits bases around the world as people vie for top spots in the Air Force's March Madness on-line bracket tournament promotion. Beginning on Feb 13 you can pick up a game piece at the Grizzly Bend Club and Aces High Bowling Center (no
Jan. 13, 2009 Five selected for lieutenant colonel The following individuals were notified Jan. 9 of their selection to lieutenant colonel: Maj. Darren Makela, 341st Operations Support Squadron Maj. Robert Grainger, 819th RED HORSE Squadron Maj. Jordon Cochran, 341st Communications Squadron Maj. Trevor Whitehill, 341st Comptroller Contracting
Jan. 7, 2009 2009 Helena Air Show to feature two premier demonstration teams The "Gateway to Freedom" Air Show recently announced that two premier demonstration teams will perform this summer in the skies over Helena. The United States Air Force demonstration squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the United States Army parachute team, the Golden Knights, will be headline
Jan. 7, 2009 Scholarships available for Airmen, family members from variety of sources Many members of Team Malmstrom could possibly miss out on thousands of dollars each year in scholarship money. Scholarships are available through a variety of organizations such as the Defense Commissary Agency, the Air Force Association, Air Force Sergeants Association, and many more. Here on base,
Jan. 7, 2009 Highlights from the Military Personnel Section The following is provided as an information tool for active-duty personnel assigned to Malmstrom. Paternity Leave A Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act was signed by the President on Oct. 14, 2008. It included a provision for 10 days of leave for married members of the armed forces
Jan. 7, 2009 EOD responds to suspicious package Members from the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded to a suspicious package found near Wells Fargo Bank at 1400 3rd St. N.W. in Great Falls, Mont., Jan. 5. The Great Falls Police Department contacted EOD after a bank employee notified police of the package which
Jan. 7, 2009 Community Notes: Week ending Jan. 9 Annual Awards Banquet auditions to be held The Annual Awards Banquet committee will conduct auditions for the two master of ceremonies positions and for the singer of the National Anthem Jan. 14 fromo 3 to 5 p.m. at the community center ballroom. If you are interested in showcasing your talents as a