Jan. 2, 2008 Customer Feedback Survey Helps Drive Programs Every year, Headquarters Air Force Services conducts a Customer Feedback Survey to assess customer satisfaction with base-level Services programs. This year, there is an exciting change. Customers will be able to answer the survey online or complete the paper survey on-the-spot while visiting an
Jan. 2, 2008 Mission readiness through financial readiness The rules have changed for "payday" loans and vehicle title loans for military members and their families. Last year, Congress set a 36 percent interest rate cap on certain consumer credit transactions to active-duty military and their family members. Congress also directed the DoD to create rules
Jan. 2, 2008 Malmstrom Chapel soars above UCI standards The chapel staff here was the only one in the Air Force Space Command to receive an "Exceeds Standards" rating during a recent Unit Compliance Inspection. Chaplain (Col.) Brian Hunter, AFSPC chaplain, said the inspection grade - best in the command - reflected detailed planning and dedicated
Dec. 28, 2007 Beware of static electricity hazards at gas pump During the dry winter months, mishaps resulting from static electricity increase significantly. The gas pump is one location where the potential for trouble is greatest. People who observe these shocking statistics and absorb these tips should keep from having to stop, drop and roll. Gasoline safety
Dec. 28, 2007 Voluntary Protection Program assessment team visits Malmstrom A team from the Assistant Secretary of Installations, Environment and Logistics will visit Malmstrom to perform an assessment of current safety procedures from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 as part of the Voluntary Protection Program. The Occupational Health and Safety Association and the Department of Defense
Dec. 28, 2007 Promtion ceremonies now honor lower tier Airmen A change to the way promotions are conducted at Malmstrom was implemented at the January promotion ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Club Dec. 27. Instead of highlighting only NCOs at the ceremonies, all grades -- from airman to chief master sergeant -- will now be recognized. "The ceremony we had in the
Dec. 19, 2007 Community Notes Week of Dec. 17-21 Commissary holiday hours announced The commissary will be open Dec. 24 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 to observe the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Thrift Store closed through holidays There is still time to shop for holiday bargains at the Malmstrom
Dec. 19, 2007 Winter Driving & Safety Tips As the full swing of winter begins, here are some driving and safety tips to remember. 1) All windows must be free and clear of all snow and ice as outlined in Montana Code Annotated 61-9-405. This is extremely important so you, the driver, can have complete visibility while driving in winter
Dec. 19, 2007 Airmen train for deployment About 150 Airmen participated in an expeditionary readiness exercise at Camp Grizzly Dec. 12 to 13. The exercise prepared Airmen for contingencies they may encounter during a real-world deployment. "We have to practice war skills in cold weather as well," said Chief Master Sergeant Steve Sargent,