April 23, 2008 Child Abuse Awareness Month Each week, more than 50,000 cases of suspected child abuse and neglect are reported in the United States. In 2006, almost a million cases were substantiated. In Montana alone, there were 1,674 victims. Most victims are young children whose abusers are one or both parents. Child abuse is a very
April 23, 2008 May promotion list The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated in the month of May. To senior master sergeant: John Barnes, 341st Maintenance Operations Squadron Matthew Martin, 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron Mary Parrish, 341st Mission Support Squadron To master sergeant: Donald Peckat,
April 23, 2008 Another group graduates from CCAF The following individuals were recognized for completing their Community College of the Air Force associates degree at a ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Club, April 23. Allied Health Sciences: Staff Sgt. Daniel Openshaw, 341st Medical Operations Squadron Aviation Operations: Master Sgt. Michael Koss,
April 23, 2008 Community Notes: Week ending April 25 Earth Day celebration at Great Falls Civic Center The City of Great Falls, Malmstrom, Pacific Steel and Recycling, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Montana Waste Systems and Tetra Tech of Great Falls will be holding an Earth Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Great Falls
April 23, 2008 Youth of Year competes at state level Air Force Youth Programs are affiliated with the National Boys and Girls Clubs of America. As an affiliate, members can participate in the BGCA premier youth recognition program, the Youth of the Year. To compete at base level, nominees submit personal essays and information packages describing
April 17, 2008 819th RED HORSE Squadron returns from deployment More than 180 Airmen from the 819th RED HORSE Squadron touched down at the Great Falls International Airport at 11 a.m. Monday after being deployed for more than six months in support of the Global War on Terrorism. The Airmen were greeted by Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, Col. Sandra Finan,