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  • Jim Thul and Col. Sndy Finan get acquainted when the 341st Space Wing commander decided tokeep the barber's hair cutting streak alive and made an appointment with him for a trim. Mr. Thul has been cutting hair at Malmstrom since 1959 and has cut every wing commander's hair since that time.

    'Jim the Barber' gives commander a trim keeping his VIP hair cutting tradition intact

    The civilian work force at Malmstrom is made up of a lot of "tried and true" people, many whom have been a part of daily operations here for a long time. Jim Thul is one of those people. More affectionately known as "Jim the Barber," he began cutting hair at this installation April 1, 1959 - nearly 48 years ago. He started out working for AAFES,

  • Verifying records, personal information ensures best chance for promotions

    The one constant among all Airmen is the desire to be promoted. There are many things Airmen can do to affect their chances for promotion, but perhaps the most important is ensuring their personal information is correct. Missing or inaccurate enlisted or officer performance reports, decorations, awards and citations can affect promotion scores for

  • DOD implements Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program

    The Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, or AVIP, mandates Airmen assigned to high-threat areas receive the anthrax vaccine, while also providing Airmen the choice to continue anthrax vaccines if they are not assigned to a designated high-threat area. The Department of Defense issued a new policy memo Oct. 12 requiring the DOD begin mandatory

  • Education and training flight named best in command

    The education and training needs of Malmstrom's military and civilian communities are being met and in many cases, exceeded, by the staff at the Education and Training Center here. Doing so has earned them the Nathan Altschuler award as the best education and training flight in Air Force Space Command. Selected as one of three bases to incorporate

  • Low prices meet their match at AAFES

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service's "We'll Match It!" initiative has been updated to allow authorized shoppers to compare prices between the exchange and "warehouse clubs." "Previously, AAFES didn't match 'warehouse clubs' as their shelf prices are offset by required membership fees," said AAFES' Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt.
  • Staff Sgt. Clay Thomas, a member of the Tactical Response Force, demonstrates breaching capabilities to retired Gen. Eugene Habiger while Col. Steve Asher, 341st Security Forces Group commander, and Col. Sandy Finan, 341st Space Wing commander, look on.

    Visit from a VIP

  • Personnel records need to keep current at all times; responsibility for updates lies with military member

    Nobody can predict the twists and turns that life can take, but with a little bit of preparation Airmen can make the best of any situation. Every Airman needs to take charge when it comes to their records and they need to inform someone when there are errors, said Maj. Gen. Anthony Przybyslawski, the Air Force Personnel Center's commander. "Things

  • Focus on Force: Lieutenant's knack for giving extends into community

    She hasn't been in the Air Force very long, nor has she been at Malmstrom long, either. But 2nd Lt. Miranda Thompson, officer in charge of the 341st Mission Support Squadron's commander's support section, has left her mark on many organizations in little more than 18 months. A self-proclaimed sports nut who enjoys all kinds of athletics, this

  • 819th RHS recognized for outstanding achievement in ground safety in 2006

    Officials recently announced the 819th RED HORSE Squadron as the winner of the 2006 Air Force Chief of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award for ground safety. Safety programs that increased awareness and responsibility helped the 819th RHS win this award, along with a number of other safety awards throughout the year. "In depth risk assessments,
  • Col. Sandy Finan, 341st Space Wing commander, along with Senior Airman Jason Daniels and Maj. Raymond Tembreull, 741st Missile Security Forces commander, watch Tactical Response Force members Senior Airman Zachary Hawn (left) and Airman 1st Class Ryan Link assemble various weapons while blindfolded.

    Tactical Response Force Airmen showcase talents to wing leadership

    Two members of the 341st Security Forces Group Tactical Response Force competed blindfolded in a head-to-head demonstration of their skills at identifying, separating and reassembling the parts of four weapons they use on a regular basis while carrying out their daily duties. Senior Airman Zachary Hawn and Airman 1st Class Ryan Link performed the
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