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
Jan. 7, 2009 Largest Loser Season 4 set to get underway The Largest Loser is a program designed to help Team Malmstrom personnel -active duty and family members - lose weight and gain an education that will help them maintain their weight loss for the long term. The program begins January 16 and it runs through April 17. The Largest Loser has three
Dec. 29, 2008 Vosler NCO Academy graduates named The following technical sergeants graduated from the Vosler NCO Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Dec. 18: Kevin Akers, 341st Security Forces Squadron Guenther Bogensperger, 819th RED HORSE Squadron James Cizadlo, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron Michael Grainger, 341st Missile Maintenance
Dec. 29, 2008 December promotion list The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated in a ceremony at 3 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Grizzly Bend Club: To airman first class: Andrew Bixler, 819th RED HORSE Squadron Nathanial Dilling, 819th RHS Jimmy Gowan, 341st Security Forces Squadron Seth Haak, 819th RHS Marc Haynes, 819th
Dec. 29, 2008 Community Notes: Week ending Dec. 26 Scouts collecting recyclables As part of their World Conservation Project, Scouts from Pack 43 will be collecting newspapers and aluminum cans through March 31. Anyone wishing to contribute to the project with donations can contact Char Ross at 771-1210 for more information or collection pick-up.
Dec. 29, 2008 Secretary announces provisional Global Strike commander The secretary of the Air Force here selected a commander for the provisional Air Force Global Strike Command Dec. 18. Secretary Michael B. Donley chose Brig. Gen. James M. Kowalski to lead the provisional command. Air Force officials will propose a three-star general lead the permanent command. The
Dec. 18, 2008 Montana celebrates 60 years of blood collection (Editor's note: The following information was compiled by American Red Cross Communications officials.)In the winter of 1948, donors lined up in Great Falls to give blood to the American Red Cross for the very first time. This month marks the 60th anniversary of blood collection in the state. On
Dec. 18, 2008 Local institutions of higher learning The following schools are available at Malmstrom AFB or in the Great Falls area. Please contact them directly with questions or for further information. Written material is also available at the Education and Training Center, Bldg 1240. PARK UNIVERSITY Park University, Malmstrom Campus Center,