741st MSFS Airman awarded AF Combat Action Medal

An Airman from the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron received the Air Force Combat Action Medal Aug. 6 for his efforts in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2006 to November 2007. Staff Sgt. Michael Rodden, who volunteered for a 365-day deployment to Iraq, along with 14 other

Driving toward better fuel efficiency; becoming stewards for the earth

Editor's Note: This is the first article in a two-part series of articles addressing fuel and energy saving tips. The next article will appear Aug. 22 and will focus home energy efficiency and recycling. Have you ever run into a store or your house and left the engine running (idling) for more than

Community Notes: Week ending Aug. 15

Base guides have arrived The newest version of the Malmstrom base guide and phone book is available at the Public Affairs Office, building 500, room 150B. Base organizations are welcome to stop by and pick up enough books for their immediate areas. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30

AF makes CCAF attainable to all enlisted ranks

It's the only one in the Department of Defense and it's the largest in the world. It's the Community College of the Air Force and you're already enrolled! Earning an Associate of Applied Science degree is easier than most people think since a large portion of it is already complete, merely by having

Kids deployment line a fun time for all

Senate confirms General Schwartz as next chief of staff

Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, a 35-year veteran in special operations, will be the 19th Air Force chief of staff, according to a Senate confirmation vote which occurred Aug. 1. General Schwartz provided testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee on July 22, before the full Senate voted on his

Making responsible choices the standard

Editor's Note: This is the first article in a series of articles that will address the wide array of CoRC topics. The next article will appear Aug. 29 and will focus on financial management. In February 2006, Lt. Gen. Arthur Lichte, then assistant vice chief of staff, formally introduced the program

Airman pleads guilty to attempted larcency and conspiracy to commit larceny charges

A special court-martial was held here July 23 in the case of United States v. Airman Basic Pedro W. Lara III. Airman Lara, a member of the 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron, was charged with one charge and specification of attempted larceny, and one charge and specification of conspiracy to commit

Doing it right: Check regulations, policies before a 'DITY' move

It's simple. Keep your integrity. Learn the regulations and do research before you conduct a Do-It-Yourself, or DITY, move when moving on- or off-base. That's the advice from the wing's Traffic Management Flight and the people who work to ensure your household goods are shipped safely and securely

Community Notes: Week ending Aug. 8

Base guides have arrived The newest version of the Malmstrom base guide and phone book is available at the Public Affairs Office, building 500, room 150B. Base organizations are welcome to stop by and pick up enough books for their immediate areas. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30