Nov. 19, 2008 EOD Airmen stand-down for safety To most Airmen, the terms improvised explosive device and unexploded ordnance are often found in Airman's Manuals or computer-based training courses. To Airmen wearing the explosive ordnance disposal badge, they are much more familiar. Eight EOD Airmen have made the ultimate sacrifice since 2005
Nov. 19, 2008 Security Forces members complete deployment tour Thirteen Members of the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron returned from a six-month deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 23. Each morning at 4:45 a.m., the Airmen rallied and rode to the entry control point located near Highway 4 in Humvees or a bus, and had a breakfast of
Nov. 19, 2008 CoRC: Drug and Alcohol Awareness Editor's Note: This is the fifth article in an ongong series of articles on the Culture of Responsible Choices. The next article in December 2008 will focus on Alcohol Awareness Month.As Airmen at a base with a nuclear mission, we are all entrusted with enormous responsibility while accomplishing
Nov. 19, 2008 Base Supply Store celebrating 10 years at Malmstrom The base supply store will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open house Nov. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. to thank the Malmstrom community for supporting the store. The open house will include a presentation to Col. Michael Fortney, 341st Missile Wing commander, brief comments from the Industries for
Nov. 19, 2008 Community Notes: Week ending Nov. 21 Volunteers needed for Operation Thanksgiving Volunteers are needed to help make this year's Operation Thanksgiving a success for the Great Falls Meals on Wheels program. People are needed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 26 to help debone turkeys and with other pre-holiday meal preparation. People are
Nov. 13, 2008 Inspectors complete look at Malmstrom operations The 341st Missile Wing underwent Nuclear Surety and Operational Readiness Inspections Oct. 26 to Nov. 10 by approximately 90 inspectors from the Air Force Space Command Inspector General with oversight provided by U.S. Strategic Command. While the wing performed well in most mission areas during the
Nov. 13, 2008 Airman Leadership School graduates The following senior airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Nov. 12: Stephen Beecher, 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron Christine Beyea, 819th RED HORSE Squadron Carey Burgess, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron (Levitow Award) Christopher Daniels, 341st Maintenance Operations Squadron
Nov. 13, 2008 NCO Academy graduates The following individuals graduated from Vosler NCO Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on Oct. 30: Tech. Sgt. Terell Davis, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron Tech. Sgt. Stephen Garsnett, 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron Tech. Sgt. Richard O'Brien, 819th RED HORSE Squadron Tech. Sgt.
Nov. 13, 2008 Community notes: Week ending Nov. 14 Drowning Pool to sign autographs The band Drowning Pool will be in the base exchange at 1p.m. Nov. 15 for photo opportunities and to sign autographs. This event is sponsored by the Culture of Responsible Choices, which reminds Airmen to be proud of the career choice they made and the importance of
Nov. 13, 2008 YoL, Community of Practice up and running Air Force Space command offers its Airmen and civilians new tools available to sharpen insight, broaden Air Force awareness, query and receive quick answers from decision-makers who make the Air Force way of life one that can be appreciated. Now available to the military community is the AFSPC Year