Dec. 21, 2016 Cookie express brings holiday cheer The holiday season can get a little tough for anyone who has to spend it away from their families.Some Airmen cannot make it home for the holidays whether it is due to mission or scheduling requirements. To bring a taste of home to these Airmen each year the base works with the community to collect
Dec. 16, 2016 Have a plan this holiday season For many Airmen at Malmstrom Air Force Base, the holiday season includes family gatherings and social functions with friends. For some, that could include partaking in one or two alcoholic beverages. With that said, one must remember to ask themselves, “how much is too much?” especially if driving
Dec. 12, 2016 Purple Heart presented to Malmstrom Airman An Airman from Malmstrom Air Force Base was awarded a Purple Heart medal during a ceremony at the Air Fields hangar Dec. 9, 2016.Staff Sgt. Joseph Dickison, 819th RED HORSE Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, was awarded the Purple Heart medal for combat wounds received in
Dec. 9, 2016 TRICARE expands coverage online for Malmstrom patients Recently, patients at the Malmstrom Clinic have been able to take care of their medical needs by using TRICARE Online, which is a patient-focused portal that provides access to online health care information and services including appointments, personal health data and prescription refills.When it
Dec. 8, 2016 REAL ID Act, effective changes Jan. 30 In late November, Montana was denied an extension to the REAL ID Act implementation which means beginning Jan. 30, 2017, individuals seeking entry to Malmstrom will need to provide a form of compliant identification to be granted access to the base.According to the Department of Homeland Security’s
Dec. 8, 2016 Malmstrom displays importance of active shooter drills When it comes to dealing with an active shooter, the nature of the situation can become unpredictable since there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims or their objectives. The situations themselves can evolve quickly and can last minutes, if not hours.Malmstrom continuously
Dec. 2, 2016 Tree lighting ceremony 2016 Airmen and their families kicked off the month of December with an Elf Mart and annual tree lighting ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Dec. 1, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Children were able to pick out gifts for their families at the Elf Mart, make ornaments, and sit with the Clauses and all
Dec. 1, 2016 EOD uses 3-D printer to enhance training The 341st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight recently acquired a 3-D printer capable of printing training aids to enhance the effectiveness of the unit.According to Capt. Daniel Blomberg, 341st CES EOD flight commander, the printer allows the flight to create inexpensive and
Nov. 29, 2016 Salting walkways while protecting storm water Winter is upon us at Malmstrom. While outdoor activities are generally reduced, there are still methods to reduce pollution from entering our storm water. One practice that contributes to storm water pollution is applying salt to paved surfaces. Using salt is an excellent way to reduce ice on
Nov. 23, 2016 341st FSS hosts Warrior Chef Competition The 341st Force Support Squadron hosted a Warrior Chef Competition Nov. 22 at the Grizzly Bend Recreation Center. The competition covers the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 and consisted of three teams; two from the 341st FSS and one from the 341st Missile Wing. The judges for the competition were