May 24, 2016 Earning a CCAF degree Survey after survey shows that the number one reason for entering the Air Force is the educational opportunities available. Not only can members receive the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post 9/11 GI Bill to use as veterans, but they can also receive $4,500 in tuition assistance every fiscal year
May 23, 2016 MAFB shows appreciation for retirees Malmstrom hosted several events across the base to celebrate retiree appreciation weekend May 20-22."Retiree appreciation weekend is a way for us to focus primarily on the people who have served before us, along with the traditions and honors," said 2nd Lt. Mark Howell, 341st Force Support Squadron
May 23, 2016 Enhancing the way MXS trains In order for Airmen to be effective across the spectrum of conflict from day-to-day deterrence and assurance operations to nuclear strike, they must be ready and equipped with the right tools and training to do the job.Late this summer, one of Malmstrom's on-base maintenance trainers, T-9, will
May 19, 2016 MAFB celebrates police week In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officer's Memorial Day, and the week surrounding it as National Police Week.Malmstrom honored police week by holding events May 15-22.Police Week focuses on recognizing those in law enforcement who have made the
May 19, 2016 Save number 414 for 40th HS A UH-1N Huey helicopter crew assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron recorded the unit's 414th save when they rescued an injured driver near Livingston, Montana, May 13.The crew consisted of Capt. Joseph Burchell, aircraft commander/pilot; Maj. Matthew Sims, co-pilot; Tech. Sgt. Mike Duffney and
May 17, 2016 What it takes to be a TRF team member At Malmstrom, the first week of a new quarter is a busy time for the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron's Tactical Response Force.Every quarter, defenders are given the chance to try out for the base's TRF team."TRF is a rapid response force," said Staff Sgt. Bradley Akers, 741st MSFS NCO in
May 12, 2016 Green Dot, Airmen taking care of Airmen Malmstrom has begun to offer training to Airmen through Green Dot, a program which focuses on preventing and intervening as a bystander in situations of interpersonal violence."Green Dot focuses on interpersonal violence prevention," said 1st Lt. Kim Erskine, assigned to the 12th Missile Squadron
May 10, 2016 David Cook to rock with Malmstrom Nashville singer-songwriter and "American Idol" winner David Cook, is slated to rock out with Team Malmstrom during a free concert at the 3-Bay Hangar May 28 at 4 p.m.According to Cook's official website, he will be performing for U.S. military personnel and their sponsored guests at 16 different
May 10, 2016 The mission and the environment The Air Force has adopted a standardized Environmental Management System to manage the environmental issues the base is faced with while performing the mission. Knowing the aspects and impacts Malmstrom's mission has on the environment helps plan the actions and procedures for ensuring the base