Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the

Sink or swim, Malmstrom athletes take on triathlon

Malmstrom Spouse’s Club kicks-off membership drive; gears up for annual auction

More than 50 people attended the free ice cream social and membership drive for the Malmstrom Spouse's Club Aug. 21 at the Grizzly Bend Club. The MSC is an active and supportive group of spouses who meet for events, while raising and donating more than $10,000 annually. The club is open to all

CoRC: Being financially responsible

Editor's Note: This is the second article in a series of articles that will address the wide array of CoRC topics. The next article will appear Sept. 26 and will focus on domestic violence.How much are you really paying? Have you ever added it up? American's tend to be impulse buyers. We don't

Educational opportunities available to become judge advocates

Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1, 2009. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. "Our Air Force missions are constantly changing and commanders deserve to have access to legal advisors with a broad

Armed Forces voters week kicks off Tuesday

With the November general election only two months away, now is the time to ensure your ability to exercise your right to vote. Your Unit Voting Assistance Officers will be conducting their last big voter registration drive starting Tuesday, Sept. 2 as we kick off Armed Forces Voters Week. UVAOs

Tips given for back-to-school safety

It may be hard to believe, but summer is heading into fall and that means school has started. To kick off the year right, here is some safety advice to help the transition run smoother and safer for your young ones. School Bus Safety Make sure your child uses the school bus lap or shoulder seat

Community Notes: Week ending Aug. 29

Dorm residents pool party There will be a dorm residents pool part Sept. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at the base pool. This alcohol-free event will feature cardboard boat races, inner tube water polo and free food. See your first sergeant for more information. Commissary open normal hours Labor Day

September promotion list

The following individuals were promoted to the rank indicated in a ceremony at the base auditorium Aug. 28: To airman first class: Brian Cooney, 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron Kyle Harahus, 341st Security Forces Squadron Jose Jasso, 341st SFS Kyle Martin, 341st MSFS Jerell Mize, 341st MSFS

Base picnic; always a hit

More than 3,000 people attended this year's base picnic at the Sun Plaza Park Aug. 15. The picnic was sponsored by the Military Affairs Committee and the 341st Force Support Squadron. The 341st FSS and the MAC served up more than 2,000 brats, 3,000 hamburgers, 2,400 hot dogs, 200 lbs of macaroni