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

10th Avenue gate closure Aug. 11 to 12

The 10th Avenue gate will be closed Aug. 11 to 12 for repair and upgrade work. This gate, located near the Malmstrom housing units, is normally the sole gate open during the weekend. During this gate closure, the 2nd Avenue North gate on Goddard Avenue, which is normally closed on weekends, will be

101 Critical Days of Summer: Sleepy drivers cause of serious accidents in U.S.

Drowsy driving is a serious problem that leads to thousands of automobile crashes each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there have been roughly 56,000 traffic accidents each year in which the driver's drowsiness and fatigue were cited by police. The annual

Heat brings mosquitoes, West Nile Virus ... be prepared

With warmer temperatures, the re-emergence of mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus are things to consider. The virus, first identified in 1937 in the West Nile region of Uganda, spread to the United States in 1999. Experts believe that WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that

TriWest explains ins, outs of urgent, emergency care for base personnel

The National Safety Council urges people to take action to prevent common hazards such as falls, fires, burns and poisoning. The first priority when someone is injured or sick is to seek help. Knowing what type of help is needed can help TRICARE beneficiaries avoid unnecessary expenses. Urgent care

Team Malmstrom: Step up to challenges, rewards of dorm manager position

Dormitory managers are the underlying, cohesive force who keep the dormitories on base running smoothly, efficiently and safely. Much like a building superintendent in an apartment complex, dorm managers are responsible for making improvements, addressing complaints, fixing the problems and noting

Malmstrom fire department stresses fire safety, prevention

The wind gusts from the wild land fires out west have created a smoky haze around Great Falls and Malmstrom Air Force Base. The hot, dry weather spawned multiple fires in the vicinity, and the Malmstrom fire department is urging Warriors to remain vigilant with their fire prevention and fire

Malmstrom migrates to AF Portal Sept. 1

The Malmstrom Web master's office will shut down the base Intranet and migrate all content to the Air Force Portal Sept. 1. The base Intranet, currently the homepage for each government computer on base, can only be viewed when members of Team Malmstrom log on to the Malmstrom network from a