Aug. 1, 2016 Malmstrom Airmen assist in fighting local fire Members of the Malmstrom fire department were requested July 26, to assist with a grass fire in Cascade County north of Great Falls. Initially, the fire was thought to have been contained according to a report received by local officials at approximately 11:15 a.m. However, as the day continued and
July 29, 2016 Contracting puts their name on the line It’s apparent the base is taken care of, but what could be unclear to some is how.If contracts could fill themselves out and sign the dotted line, the 341st Contracting Squadron would be out of business.Fortunately, that is not the case for this 40-man unit with just enough Airmen and civilians to
July 28, 2016 Malmstrom Commissary receives nationwide recognition The Defense Commissary Agency awarded the Malmstrom Commissary the Bill Nichols Award for Best Large Commissary in the United States.“There is a cohesiveness, a professionalism and a level of caring here I haven’t seen at many other commissaries,” said Gerard Contreras, the Malmstrom Commissary
July 27, 2016 FOIA creates transparency According to www.foia.gov, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. This allows citizens to stay in the know about their government and creates transparency and trust on both sides.Though federal agencies are required to
July 27, 2016 What’s the buzz? Earlier this month, Malmstrom Air Force Base encountered a wildlife phenomenon, and through perseverance and understanding, handled what could have been a sticky situation in the most natural way possible.Airmen utilized quick thinking and humane treatment to save the lives of approximately 25,000
July 26, 2016 Malmstrom Airmen aid off-base accident response A group of Malmstrom Airmen aided a family after their vehicle rolled over July 23 near Belt, Montana.Due to the proximity of the crash to a missile alert facility and the lack of cellphone reception in the area, they used their Air Force first responder and self-aid buddy care training to render
July 25, 2016 490th Missile Squadron Change of Command Lt. Col. Tytonia Moore, right, accepts command of the 490th Missile Squadron from Col. Anita Feugate Opperman, 341st Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at the Grizzly Bend July 22, 2016. Master Sgt. Gabriel Portillo-Ramos, 490 MS superintendent, looks on. (U.S. Air Force
July 25, 2016 Malmstrom's 2nd Quarter Wing Quarterly Award winners Winners of the 2nd Quarter Wing Quarterly Awards pose for a photo at the Grizzly Bend July 22, 2016. Pictured from left to right are: Col. Ron Allen, 341st Missile Wing commander; NCO of the Quarter, Staff Sgt. Kathleen Hastings, 341st Security Forces Group; Civilian Category I, Kelly Wolfe, 341st
July 22, 2016 Malmstrom civilian presented Air Force award A civilian from Malmstrom was awarded a 2015 Air Force level maintenance award during an award presentation July 20.David Phillips, 341st Munitions Squadron technical advisor and equipment specialist, was presented the 2015 Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez award at the Air Force level. The award recognizes the
July 20, 2016 Team MPS, getting it right The 341st Force Support Squadron military personnel section received the 2015 A1 Gerrit D. Foster, Jr. Outstanding Military Personnel Program Award.This is an Air Force level award focused on team or program performance determined by outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence in serving