Property shipment notice: Servicemembers, DoD civilians now eligible for full replacement value

Beginning fall 2007, Department of Defense servicemembers and civilians will be eligible for Full Replacement Value, or FRV, protection on most DoD-funded personal property shipments. FRV coverage will apply to personal property shipments with a pickup date on or after: · Oct. 1 for international

101 Critical Days of Summer: Back to school safety key for everyone

As summer vacations come to an end, so begins another school year. With all the excitement and activities, safety may not be what comes to mind. Whether youth ride the bus, walk, ride their bikes or travel by car, let's teach children a few tips to aid in their safety. Don't forget the parents who

Malmstrom Combat Arms Training and Maintenance staff burn the midnight oil

The Combat Arms Training and Maintenance staff members are currently working around the clock to instill proper weapons handling and safety to the entire 819th RED HORSE Squadron and other 341st Space Wing personnel that are training or expecting to deploy. To meet the requirements of training all

Malmstrom's 40th Helicopter Squadron rescues injured hiker near Montana's highest peak

A UH-1N "Huey" helicopter crew assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron from Malmstrom Air Force Base, rescued an injured hiker at approximately 6 p.m. Friday near Cook City, Mont., just north of the Montana-Wyoming border. The rescue, executed at approximately 9,000 feet, raises the unit's total

Community notes - week of Aug. 17

First-time Supervisor seminar will be held Aug. 24 A first-time Supervisor seminar will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Education Office. The seminar is for new supervisors or supervisors who would like a refresher course. To sign up, contact Tech. Sgt. Joseph Hansen by e-mail or call

Operation Great Falls: Local agencies come together to simulate disaster response

Agencies from all over Great Falls, including Malmstrom, participated in the Operation Great Falls exercise Aug. 9 at the Montana Expo Park fairgrounds. Emergency response personnel participated in this event which had a simulated terrorist attack, hazardous materials explosion and included

Save energy, money while maintaining comfortable standards

Air Force Space Command and the Air Force are fully committed to helping this nation save energy. Current policy deems that we reduce energy consumption three percent annually, and starting in 2008 that we reduce water consumption two percent annually. With summer in full swing and temperatures

Media day at Malmstrom

Air Force launches 'E-Mail for Life' initiative

Air Force Communications Agency officials launched an initiative called E-Mail for Life, or E4L. The program is projected to save money, jumpstart the consolidation of the service's multiple e-mail systems and provide senior leaders the capability to e-mail every Air Force member directly. "The Air

Montgomery GI Bill, VA increase benefits, higher education opportunities

Certain active-duty servicemembers are eligible to increase their Montgomery GI Bill benefits to $5,400 by making a maximum contribution of $600. The MGIB "Buy Up" program, also known as the MGIB Kicker or MGIB Plus-up, provides an additional opportunity to add to the basic entitlements implemented