Remodeled carwash comes with added features

Upgrades have come to the car wash on base and although sunny days since their installation have been few and far between, many people have already tried out the new features. The Air Force Space Command-funded replacement of the automatic car washing system, which was more than 6 years old, was

Time to reconsider 'work hard, play hard' motto

"Work hard, play hard" - it's a phrase we've all heard and many Air Force organizations use it as an informal motto. The phrase communicates the notion that we are intensely committed to doing what it takes to get the mission done, but we're not one-dimensional, mission-only people -- we approach

Tips for saving money on health care expenses

Military families can reduce health care costs by taking advantage of money-saving features offered by TRICARE and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. There are four key ways to save: (1) using generic drugs, (2) having medications delivered by mail, (3) keeping doctor appointments and (4) signing up for

62 Malmstrom Airmen earn CCAF degrees

Sixty-two Malmstrom personnel will receive their CCAF degrees in a ceremony Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Club. The community is invited to attend. Aircraft Armament Systems Technology: Tech. Sgt. Steven Lemons, 10th Missile Squadron Allied Health Sciences: Tech. Sgt. Lisa Harelson, 341st Medical

Air Force Board visits Malmstrom

AFSPC commander outlines vision during a speech at the National Space Symposium

"Space has become so integrated in the fight, in the way we fight and indeed into our economy and in America," Gen. Kevin P. Chilton told an audience of more than 500 industry leaders, civilians and military members at the 23rd National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 12. In his

Sexual assault myths, stereotypes perpetuate problem

Many myths and stereotypes surround sexual assault. Despite continuing education, many of these myths have been around for years. Some of them include: - Strangers commit most sexual assaults. In fact, 70 percent of victims usually know their assailant. Dr. Anna Salter, a noted psychologist on sex

Be aware of, report suspicious actions, people, items; Documented terror attacks help provide examples of what to look for, convey to authorities

Investigation of past terrorist operations show extensive surveillance of the target was conducted prior to the attack. This has included surveillance of key personnel, their vehicles, offices and quarters; mass gathering and key facilities; base entry procedures; required forms of identification

Afghan National Police move toward control of own security

Afghan national police took strides toward taking more control of their own security after a joint team of Soldiers with the 235th Military Police Company and Airmen with the Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team led them through a leadership seminar April 2 to 4. Police chiefs from seven districts

On-base weapon registration deadline approaching

Privately owned weapons on Malmstrom are authorized providing the guidance that follows is adhered to. Newly assigned personnel have 10 duty days upon in-processing their squadrons to report to their commanders support staff to register all privately owned weapons. Once there, personnel will be