April 26, 2007 TRICARE covers HPV vaccine Human papillomavirus infection is a concern for girls and young women because it can lead to cervical cancer. A preventive vaccine is available, and that vaccine is now a TRICARE-covered benefit. About the HPV Vaccine The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the HPV vaccine for females 9 to 26
April 26, 2007 How much do you know about TA? What is Tuition Assistance? TA are privileged funds provided to eligible active-duty Air Force personnel attending post-secondary institutions accredited by a national, regional or specialized body recognized by the Department of Education. Each military member has a fiscal cap of $4,500, which may
April 26, 2007 First-of-its-kind space professional development program achieves milestone The first course of a five-course, space certificate pilot program initiated by Air Force Space Command and the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs concludes this month for 20 space professionals. The goal of this "first-of-its-kind" program is to increase the technical foundation of space
April 26, 2007 Moving claims available online Some people find some of their personal belongings have been lost or damaged after a move. In the past, lost and damaged goods claims have gone through base legal offices, but now Airmen can log onto the Air Force claims Web site and handle the process electronically. Airmen can use the Web site to
April 26, 2007 Weather flight earns best in AFSPC: Outstanding weather flight, Weather CGO of the Year goes to 341st OSS/OSW Officials recently announced the 341st Operations Support Squadron, Weather Flight, as the Air Force Space Command 2006 Outstanding Weather Flight; and also named 1st Lt. Brian Yates, Weather Flight commander, as the AFSPC Weather Company Grade Officer of the Year. Accuracy, dependability and
April 26, 2007 May promotions The following individuals will be promoted to the rank indicated in a ceremony starting at 3 p.m. Monday at the Grizzly Bend Club: To Senior Airman below the zone: Renar Benson 341st Security Forces Squadron Brian Falk 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron Mark Readnour 341st Security Forces Group
April 26, 2007 Commander sets helmet use policy According to AFI 91-207, The US Air Force Traffic Safety Program, helmet use while riding a bicycle is required. The use of helmets while operating non-motorized and motorized transportation devices while on Malmstrom Air Force Base is also mandatory, per this policy. Non-motorized devices include
April 26, 2007 Be bear aware Many Montanans unaccustomed to recreating in grizzly bear country may be caught unprepared by the food storage orders in effect on U.S. Forest Service lands including the Flathead, Lolo, Lewis and Clark, and Helena National Forests and others. Recreating in grizzly bear country today requires good
April 26, 2007 Ice Breaker road race will be held April 22 The 28th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race will be held April 22. Join over 3,000 runners, joggers and fitness walkers who enter the race each year. Participants range from recreational walkers, families enjoying an outing to serious competitive runners. The five-mile road race offers a competitive
April 26, 2007 Organic foods come to Malmstrom commissary Organic foods continue to grow in popularity and variety. The term "organic" now has a legal label definition so you know what you're buying if you choose organic foods. You may notice some foods with the "USDA Organic" seal. Here's what the term "organic" means on food labels: 100 percent