Jan. 6, 2017 Malmstrom's SAPR office encourages victims to speak out There’s an old Chinese proverb that states, “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”Being victim of sexual assault can bring about a dark time in one’s life, but by speaking up and bringing light, or awareness in this case to the situation, it’s a productive way to put an end to
Dec. 22, 2016 Day in the life of K-9 Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, cleans a dog kennel Dec. 20, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Each morning and throughout the day, Caldwell cleans seven kennels as part of his daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel
Dec. 22, 2016 Chaplain staff providing services at any location When Airmen attached to Malmstrom look for spiritual guidance or any form of counseling they can always visit the base chapel. However, with mission priorities and operational tempo schedules, getting to the chapel might be a task within itself.“In the past, it was always a struggle to reach out to
Dec. 21, 2016 ALS graduates The following senior airmen graduated Airman Leadership School during a ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Dec. 20:Justin Adams, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron Andrew Barnes, 341st Security Forces SquadronTimothy Bryant, 373rd Training SquadronElizabeth Carter, 341st Logistics Readiness SquadronAlan
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