Jan. 8, 2018 Federal Voting Assistance Program The Department of Defense continues to increase its emphasis on the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP. As Congress and the courts have repeatedly affirmed, voting is a citizen's most fundamental right, and recognize that members of the military, their families and U.S. citizens living
Jan. 8, 2018 20th Air Force commander confirmed for promotion by U.S. Senate The U.S. Senate confirmed Maj. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton for promotion to lieutenant general in the United States Air Force on Dec. 20, 2017. "Maj. Gen. Anthony Cotton has served with distinction at F.E. Warren Air Force Base commanding the 20th Air Force in its vital strategic mission," said Sen.
Jan. 4, 2018 Key spouse groups open doors When a loved one is away on duty, information about that person’s well-being is crucial to those at home. And for those at home – if their service member can’t reach the internet or phone to swap stories and share emotional moments – it’s tough. Having a care group and the right information
Dec. 21, 2017 341st Missile Wing commander confirmed for promotion by U.S. Senate The U.S. Senate voted this week to confirm Col. Ronald G. Allen, Jr. for promotion to brigadier general in the United States Air Force.Allen was among 1,317 eligible colonels for promotion to the rank of brigadier general. Among those, 36 were nominated and forwarded by President Trump for Senate
Dec. 13, 2017 Cookie Express delivers sweets to Airmen Volunteers from several organizations came together for the Cookie Express to show their appreciation to Airmen this holiday season.The Cookie Express is a cookie drive that has combined the efforts of local and base communities to bring Airmen cookies for the past 15 years.Paper bags were given to
Dec. 8, 2017 Arden G. Hill Memorial Library – much more than books The sky’s the limit on information when visiting the Arden G. Hill Memorial Library at Malmstrom.Linda “Dixie” Paronto, 341st Force Support Squadron base librarian, describes it as “much more than a library.”In talking to Paronto, she paints the picture that it’s more of a futuristic spaceship with
Dec. 8, 2017 Malmstrom AFB unit earns top DoD maintenance award The 341st Maintenance Group, 341st Missile Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, is this year’s recipient of the Defense Department’s Phoenix Award for Maintenance Excellence, according to DoD officials. Best Maintenance UnitThe department announced the Phoenix Award winner at this year's
Dec. 7, 2017 Malmstrom opens new resilience center After months of planning and help from volunteers across the base, the new resilience center is now open.The resilience center, located at Building 1145, is open to anyone with base access and offers massage chairs, relaxation rooms, free Wi-Fi, video game systems, a patio with picnic tables and a
Dec. 6, 2017 Scholarships for military children opens Dec. 15 The holiday season is a busy time of year, with enough deadlines, preparations and celebrations to tax even the most organized among us. That’s why the Defense Commissary Agency is informing its patrons now that the Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program will begin
Dec. 4, 2017 Airmen give back during Thanksgiving On Thanksgiving, many planned on spending time with their families. However, Airmen from Malmstrom used the opportunity to give back to the senior community.More than 75 Airmen teamed up with Meals on Wheels America to prepare and deliver meals to the community. The meals consisted of hot and cold