19 Apr 2007

Security Support Squadron wins best in AFSPC

Officials recently announced the 341st Security Support Squadron as the winner of the 2006 Air Force Space Command Outstanding Unit Award. Relentless implementation of new technology and a drive to excel brought this award home for the 341st SSPTS, said Maj. Joseph Musacchia, 341st SSPTS commander. "We made a conscious choice that we were going to

17 Apr 2007

TRICARE help available for chronic asthma, heart patients

Living with chronic illness can be frustrating and challenging, but individuals who effectively manage their disease and adopt a healthy lifestyle can lower their risk of developing complications. This is where TriWest Healthcare Alliance's disease management program can help. The program focuses on educating participants on how to improve their

17 Apr 2007

TRICARE offers beneficiaries comprehensive coverage

The TRICARE Dental Program continues to furnish worldwide, comprehensive dental coverage to include preventive, diagnostic, restorative and maintenance services to all eligible Uniformed Services active-duty family members and to National Guard and Reserve members and their eligible family members. Benefits to the dental program include dental

17 Apr 2007

CE Ops flight named AF best

Air Force officials recently announced that Malmstrom has been selected as the winner of the Maj. Gen. Clifton D. Wright award for Best Operations Flight in the Air Force. The Maj. Gen. Clifton D. Wright Award recognizes quality maintenance, repair and improvement of installation facilities and infrastructure. The award also focuses on

17 Apr 2007

Commissary gets new look; modern feel

Malmstrom's commissary patrons may have noticed another sign that greets them as they approach the entrance to the store. It indicates a project that is underway, scheduled for completion in August and construction has begun in the first aisle of the store. The bakery and deli area renovation is the first phase of the project. After four years of

17 Apr 2007

AFA announces annual symposium

Top military leaders will examine air warfare at the start of the new century and what the future may hold for the Air Force at the 23rd Annual Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 8 and 9 in Orlando, Fla. The theme for this year's Air Force Association symposioum is "Striking the Balance: Today's War, Tomorrow's Threats, Future Technology," and guest

17 Apr 2007

Auto title loan disadvantages: Valuable assets in untrustworthy hands

Auto title loan companies seem to make it simple to get fast cash. But what they don't make easy is paying that loan back. These companies generally charge three-digit interest rates on their loans, while borrowers don't always understand the terms and compounded interest. "State law requires us to make the interest rates very obvious to our

17 Apr 2007

PSD coming soon to civilian community

 Air Force civilian employees will soon see more functions within Civilian Personnel Flights automated, much like Airmen have seen through Personnel Services Delivery initiatives. The PSD vision is to establish a common platform for delivery of personnel and pay services to the total force, anytime, anywhere through use of Web and voice response

17 Apr 2007

Military Justice Report

􀂄 An airman first class from the 564th Missile Squadron received a suspended reduction to airman basic, suspended forfeiture of $636 for two months, 30 days restriction, 30 days extra duty, and a reprimand for assaulting another airman and making a false official statement. 􀂄 A senior airman from the 341st Maintenance Operations Squadron received

17 Apr 2007

Family child care notice

Individuals caring for other families' children a total of more than 10 hours a week on a regular basis must be licensed to provide care in onbase quarters. The total number of hours is determined by the number of children in care multiplied by the hours of care provided, for example: a person caring for four children for three hours one day a week