Postal service sets holiday mailing guidelines

As the holidays approach and people start thinking about what they are going to send loved ones and friends serving overseas, there are a few dates to keep in mind. "The earliest deadline is for troops that are serving in the Iraq [and] Afghanistan area," said Al DeSarro, spokesman for the western

2009 Scholarships for Military Children Program now open

November is a great time of year for many reasons - cool, crisp weather, tailgating at football games, Thanksgiving and fall colors, to name just a few. If you're a high school or college student and the child of a military family, you might want to add free college money to your list of favorite

AFSPC to transition missile mission under 'Roadmap' recommendations

Senior leaders released the Nuclear Enterprise Roadmap Oct. 24, which recommended the establishment of a Global Strike Command and a Headquarters Air Force staff agency to handle Air Force nuclear assets The roadmap, titled Reinvigorating the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise, also recommends a nuclear

Base chapel annex hosts Harvest Festival

Youth Program Center hosts Fall Festival

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

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

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

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

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