April 12, 2007 17 Airmen receive non-judicial punishment in March The following individuals received non-judicial punishment during the month of March: An airman first class from the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron received a reduction to airman with a reduction to airman basic suspended, forfeiture of $150 pay for two months, restriction to the base for
April 12, 2007 Webmaster selected by AFSA as Airman of Year for 2006 The Air Force Sergeants Association Big Sky Chapter 1156 has selected Senior Airman Brandon Pettersen as their 2007 First Term Airman of the Year. Airman Pettersen will now go on to represent the organization at the divisional level, which comprises the entire West coast region, in competition in
April 12, 2007 Ensure fire safety during spring cleaning Spring-cleaning is an annual ritual for many people. Just as the first crocus of spring ushers in a new beginning for nature, our spring-cleaning habits signify a fresh start for us after the long winter months. Spring-cleaning can take on another meaning. It's the ideal time to check our homes and
April 12, 2007 AFOSI named best in Region for 2006: Will now compete for Air Force-level Verne Orr Award The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 806 assigned here, was recently honored as the 2006 AFOSI Region 8 Small Detachment of the Year and also took home three Region 8 individual awards at a ceremony at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., last month. AFOSI provides professional and
April 12, 2007 Learn to be 'bear aware' before hiking, camping Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear managers say that most of the time people, not bears, determine how an encounter with a grizzly or black bear turns out. Bears, given a choice, will avoid people. The exception is a "food-conditioned" bear. Once a bear has contact with people and receives a
April 6, 2007 Bear-proofing Montana one community at a time One sure way for a Montana community to co-exist safely and happily with local bears is to bear-proof the community, some say. The effort to bear-proof Montana one community at a time is being led by a few dozen people, including Bill Lavelle of Columbia Falls, Erin Edge of Missoula and Carrie Hunt
April 6, 2007 TriWest's interactive map brings help from home to families coping with deployment Service members returning from the war in Iraq now have a new resource to help them and their family members deal with the unique set of re-adjustment challenges they face. In a proactive approach to preventing, identifying and treating post deployment issues, TriWest Healthcare Alliance launched an
April 6, 2007 Prior approval required for urgent out-of-area care TRICARE Prime beneficiaries enrolled at Military Treatment Facilities are now required to obtain prior approval from their Primary Care Manager before seeking urgent or out-of-area care treatment. This DoD policy applies to active-duty family members, retirees, and family members of
April 6, 2007 Command Post superintendent earns Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Officials recently announced Master Sgt. Derek Lemon, 341st Space Wing Command Post superintendent, as the 2006 Air Force Space Command Command Post Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Sergeant Lemon earned this award due in part to his selfless leadership, volunteer activities and
April 6, 2007 Anthrax vaccination required for travel to CENTCOM, Korea Immunization against anthrax is now mandatory for military members and certain essential civilians going to CENTCOM or the Korean peninsula for 15 or more days. It remains voluntary for any active-duty military or civilian employees who have received at least one shot since 1998 and for family