Oct. 29, 2008 November promotions The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated during a ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Club starting at 3 p.m. today: To airman: Brent Schiermann, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron To airman first class: Joseph Brodish, 341st Security Forces Squadron Stephanie Buford, 741st Missile
Oct. 29, 2008 Gearing Up for Flu Season Every year in the United States, on average, 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the flu, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications and about 36,000 people die from the flu, according to the Center for Disease Control. The elderly, young children and people with compromised
Oct. 29, 2008 Community names Malmstrom member as Firefighter of the Year A member of the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department was named the Great Falls Firefighter of the Year by the Great Falls Exchange Club Oct. 21. Staff Sgt. Christopher Gerdes, fire department crew chief, was selected out of firefighters from Malmstrom, the Montana Air National Guard and the
Oct. 28, 2008 Malmstrom officer awarded Bronze Star Medal for duty in Iraq An officer at Malmstrom was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Oct. 24 for his duty performance during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lt. Col. Lynden Skinner, currently the 341st Security Forces Group deputy commander, served in Iraq from May to November 2007. While serving in Iraq, Colonel Skinner
Oct. 24, 2008 Things to be aware of during the NSI/ORI Oct. 26 to Nov. 10 Things to be aware of during the NSI/ORI Oct. 26 to Nov. 10: - Be conscious of the exercise force protection condition flashing on the electronic marquees and posted at the gate entrances. Exercise FPCON Charlie and Delta conditions could cause unexpected delays when entering facilities, such as the
Oct. 24, 2008 Customs, courtesies translate into professionalism First impressions are always important, and never more so than during inspections. For the next two weeks, concentrate on making the right, first impression for our visitors simply by exhibiting proper customs and courtesies. Customs and courtesies are acts of respect and courteous behavior. More
Oct. 24, 2008 How to ace the inspection: Some DO's and DON'Ts All of us have been working overtime since this summer with the increased focus on the nuclear mission, our monthly exercises and our renewed emphasis on the Self- Inspection Program. We're now ready to demonstrate to the inspectors how well we do our jobs. As we go into the final weekend before
Oct. 24, 2008 Halloween safety, event information Fire department stresses fire safetyPeople can implement simple fire safety precautions to help make Halloween a safe event. These precautions include ensuring costumes and decorations are flame-resistant; distancing open flames from fuel sources; maintaining clear exits; and substituting
Oct. 23, 2008 New movie showcases AF OSI Airmen The newly released movie 'Eagle Eye' is an action/thriller directed by D.J. Caruso and starring Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan. The two portray a slacker and a single mother, respectively, both of whom are framed as terrorists. Actress Rosario Dawson portrays Zoe Perez, an Air Force Office of