Oct. 5, 2006 Malmstrom completes vulnerability assessment Team Malmstrom completed a four-day vulnerability assessment by a team of engineering and security specialists from the Air Force Security Forces Center, Sept. 22. The goal of the visits, which typically occur every three years, is to enhance anti-terrorism and security programs that ensure the
Oct. 2, 2006 490th MS poised for 72-hour alerts Beginning Saturday, missile combat crews in the 490th Missile Squadron will help 20th Air Force transform missile operations. Over the next four months, crewmembers will perform 72-hour alerts in three-person crews. Historically, combat crews consisted of two officers, one commander and one deputy
Sept. 27, 2006 Airborne RED HORSE tests sling-load capabilities After a request by the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron for assistance and two site visits to determine what the requirements would be to complete the mission, the 819th Airborne RED HORSE team successfully removed an old radio relay station from West Peak mountain top in the Big Snowy Mountains Sept.
Sept. 25, 2006 Three Airmen awarded Bronze Star Three Airmen here were awarded the Bronze Star Medal recently in a ceremony at the base theater. The 20th Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Thomas Deppe presented the awards to Senior Airman Charity Trueblood, Maj. Lawrence King and Capt. Jonathan Bennett for duties they performed while fighting the
Sept. 21, 2006 Captain gets 'shot' at saving man's life For the second time in three years, a member of the 12th Missile Squadron has come to the aid of someone they've never met before via the Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program.Capt. Matthew Leardini, a deputy combat crew commander for the Red Dawgs, was contacted in November 2005 and told he
Sept. 21, 2006 Blanchard is back where it belongs Grizz led them in. The capacity crowd clapped. Chants ensued. The wing commander entered and before a word was spoken, the room was called to attention. She proceeded to pin an Air Force achievement medal on each member of the 2006 Guardian Challenge team as many watched in awe. They were the
Sept. 21, 2006 Assistant fire chief wins Air Force-level GEICO award The assistant fire chief of the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight, recently won the Government Employee Insurance Company Military Public Service Award for fire prevention and safety at the Air Force level. His innovative approach to fire safety and prevention, along with years of
Sept. 21, 2006 SFG brings nuclear security into 21st century "Sir, I am going to try and get that round peg into that square hole."Those were the words Maj. Joseph Musacchia, 341st Security Support Squadron commander, spoke to Col. Steve Asher, 341st Security Forces Group commander, approximately six months ago. The two were discussing how to employ several
Sept. 21, 2006 Rescue puts fireman in position for heroism award "He risked his life to save mine."Those are the words of Don Beatty - they are also the reason why Staff Sgt. Paul Nowak, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron, was selected as the AFSPC Air Force Sergeant's Association Pitsenbarger Heroism Award Nominee for 2006.On Aug. 18, 2005, Mr. Beatty's ultralight
Sept. 21, 2006 Clinic gets top rating The 341st Medical Group has become the first Air Force Medical Treatment Facility to achieve accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, since a new contract was signed between the AAAHC and the DoD in April 2006, according to Col. Chad Harris, commander.The AAAHC