June 10, 2008 Defense Secretary Gates directs Air Force leaders to increase focus on nuclear mission Defense Secretary Robert Gates spoke candidly to Air Force Space Command personnel June 10 about the resignation of top Air Force officials and problems of leadership and accountability in the control of nuclear assets. He charted a new course for the Air Force leaders at all levels. "The harsh
June 10, 2008 Commander challenges AFSPC staff to address report findings Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander, Air Force Space Command announced his determination to ensure that the trust and confidence the American people have in the Air Force Space Command will never be questioned or diminished ever again. The commitment is based on the findings of the recently completed,
June 6, 2008 Air Force brings back missile operations badges, missile wings Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley announced the return of the missile badge with operations designator for intercontinental ballistic missile crews June 6. He also announced that the three ICBM wings of Air Force Space Command's 20th Air Force will return to the convention of being
June 4, 2008 Two helicopter pilots from Malmstrom part of Denali team Capt. Graydon Muller and 1st Lt. Andrew Ackles, pilots with the 40th Helicopter Squadron here, are currently participating in the fourth climb - Mount McKinley in Alaska - of the Seven Summits Challenge. This is the first climb for Lieutenant Ackles; Captain Muller also participated in the climb up
June 4, 2008 12-year-old receives award from Major League Baseball Andrew Garrison, 12, a member of the Malmstrom Youth Programs Center and catcher for the ACR Automax "As" Little League team here, has won a 2008 Major League Baseball S.T.A.R. Award. This award is presented to Boys and Girls Club members throughout the country who have demonstrated an all-around
June 4, 2008 Wing It theater group set to take the stage Malmstrom's theater group, Wing It theater, is holding an American Bandstand-like performance at 7:30 p.m. June 13 and 14 at the Grizzly Bend Club, with a social hour and refreshments starting at 6:30 p.m. The performance will feature tributes to classic musical selections of the 50s and 60s from
June 4, 2008 Hazards amplified in spring runoff There is a lot of water, but that is why people want to go! It's not dangerous, it's just water! Many people get their experience on rivers during normal flows, when air temperatures are hot and the water temperatures are warm. Before venturing onto a snow-melt swollen river for an adrenalin rush
June 4, 2008 The importance of using mouthguards Anyone who participates in a sport that carries a significant risk of injury should wear a mouth protector. This includes a wide range of sports like football, hockey, basketball, baseball, gymnastics and volleyball. Mouth protectors, which typically cover the upper teeth, can cushion a blow to the