Oct. 18, 2016 Flu season is upon us In the United States, influenza (flu) season occurs in the fall and winter, with the peak season occurring anywhere from late November through March. The overall health impacts, for example infections, hospitalizations and deaths, of the flu season varies from year to year. Between Oct. 1, 2015, and
Oct. 17, 2016 Malmstrom raises awareness for fire prevention As part of National Fire Prevention Week, Malmstrom’s Fire Department held events Oct. 10-15 to raise awareness about fire prevention and safety.According to Michael Johns, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, the theme for this year’s week was “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke
Oct. 14, 2016 Bioenvironmental team maintains quality of life at Malmstrom The B-25 Mitchell bomber and Malmstrom Air Force base share a rich history together as the base was a location for these aircrafts to be sent and manufactured during World War II. And one such aircraft still remains on the base, as a static display at the base’s museum. The bioenvironmental
Oct. 11, 2016 Taking steps to support motherhood in the military On Oct.10, six breast-feeding rooms opened across Malmstrom to provide a supportive and accommodative environment for nursing mothers on the base. “(First Lieutenant Annabel Monroe and I) saw a lack of knowledge from a few supervisors who were unaware of how to support their female troops with
Oct. 6, 2016 Malmstrom runs for breast cancer awareness October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and members of Team Malmstrom participated in an annual awareness run and walk Oct. 5.The event is held each year to raise awareness for breast cancer and encourage men and women of all ages to be proactive with preventative health measures.The race started
Oct. 5, 2016 20 AF Women’s Leadership Symposium: Shaping the future force The opportunity to engage in candid conversations with senior military leaders can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Both male and female Airmen who attended the second 20th Air Force Women’s Leadership Symposium, Sept. 26 to 28 at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, interacted with military
Oct. 3, 2016 ALS graduates The following senior airmen graduated Airman Leadership School during a ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Sept. 27:Cody Carvey, 341st Missile Security Forces SquadronJess Contreras, 741st Missile Security Forces SquadronRichard Coto, 452nd Security Forces SquadronBrian Darnell, 341st MSFSTravis Dobrinin,
Sept. 30, 2016 Special Victims' Counsel In January 2013, the Air Force became the first military branch to establish a Special Victims’ Counsel program. And for the first time, Malmstrom will have an SVC attorney located on base.SVCs are comprised of attorneys from the Judge Advocate General’s Corps advocating for the rights of sexual
Sept. 30, 2016 341st Security Forces Squadron Change of Command Maj. Marc Ortiz, right, accepts command of the 341st Security Forces Squadron from Col. Robert Frederiksen, 341st Security Forces Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at the Grizzly Bend Sept. 30, 2016. Master Sgt. Jeffery House, 341st SFS first sergeant, looks on. (U.S. Air Force
Sept. 29, 2016 Kevin Hines: tale of hope, recovery, wellness Kevin Hines, a mental health advocate, visited Team Malmstrom to share his story of resiliency Sept. 28.Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge, but he survived. He now uses the experience to travel around the world to share his story in hopes to change the lives