March 13, 2019 Team Malmstrom gains a future K-9 veteran Military working dogs and handlers support defense posture by providing a psychological deterrent and increased security, as well as serving local communities in aid requests, such as bomb detections and drug inspections.The 341st Security Forces Squadron MWD unit was assigned a new female K-9,
March 8, 2019 Airmen aid stranded citizen in snowstorm About 90 miles east of Great Falls, Montana, Carrie Mantooth was driving home Monday, about 5 miles southeast of Denton when she got her car stuck in heavy snow. The temperatures for that day were averaging below zero degrees.
March 8, 2019 Mental health support group breaks stigmas, builds resiliency In the military, talk of mental health can carry a stigma. Thoughts of, “how will this impact my career?”, or, “will this affect my credibility?” can run through the minds of those struggling with mental health concerns.Contrary to these stigmas, dealing with mental health concerns won’t damage your
March 6, 2019 Modernization in the missile field, M18 to phase out M9 Malmstrom security forces defenders are integrating the new M18 modular handgun system as part of the Reconstitute Defenders Initiative, which aims to modernize weapons systems and increase warfighter lethality.The M18 phases out the M9, which has been in use for more than 30 years.
March 4, 2019 40th HS saves local judge An Air Force helicopter crew located and rescued a missing judge Friday just south of Great Falls, concluding the search by ground and air search and rescue groups that began Friday afternoon.The 40th Helicopter Squadron received the request Friday around 3:30 p.m. to assist the Great Falls Police
Feb. 28, 2019 Spouse alert: changes to state licensing deliberated A bill waiting for a vote in the Montana Senate has the potential to help military spouses expand their work options in the state. In early February of this year, the Montana House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, which addresses the issue of occupational licensure once moving to Montana
Feb. 28, 2019 Defenders rescue civilian in rollover For one team of Airmen, a seemingly normal drive home turned into an adrenaline rush to save a civilian in the midst of a snow storm.
Feb. 25, 2019 Military Justice Summary - February 2019 A summary of the 341st Missile Wing’s recent court-martial and nonjudicial punishments: 15 January 2019 – 14 February 2019.
Feb. 20, 2019 Suicide Prevention: What can I do today? We have lost 11 Airmen over the last 4 weeks and more than 100 Total Force Airmen in 2018. Despite our collective efforts and responsibility for their well-being, suicide remains the leading cause of death for Airmen. These losses know neither grade, AFSC, status nor unit boundaries. They represent
Feb. 19, 2019 Sen. Jon Tester visits Malmstrom Senator Jon Tester speaks to Col. Jennifer Reeves, 341st Missile Wing commander, during his visit Feb. 19, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Tester discussed with Reeves on Malmstrom's progress with military construction, replacements for the UH-1N Twin Huey helicopters, follow-ons for