March 21, 2016 Zika virus - What you need to know The Zika virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (A. Aegypti and A. albopictus). These are the same mosquitoes that spread dengue and chikungunya viruses. These mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters, but can also bite at night. Mosquitoes become
March 17, 2016 'Savor the Flavor of Eating Right' March is National Nutrition Month, but it doesn't mean it's the only time to eat right. Proper nutrition is important to be able to perform effectively and efficiently each day.According to eatright.org, National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in
March 17, 2016 Cinderella's Closet open for business Buying a high-fashion dress for a special event can be a costly endeavor for those who have their hard-earned money going to life expenses and necessities. In the Air Force, with many events for Airmen and their families to attend, the balance between buying a beautiful dress and covering the next
March 16, 2016 Child supervision guidelines The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer. With the shift in the seasons comes more opportunity for children to play outside as well as more opportunity for parents to also enjoy activities with friends. Guidance regarding child supervision requirements to ensure the safety of
March 15, 2016 Interning at Malmstrom Malmstrom Air Force Base hosts an internship program open to students of Pacific University College of Optometry and the Illinois College of Optometry."Our third year of optometry school, we get a chance to pick out our clinical locations," said Jeffrey Thompson, a senior at Pacific University
March 15, 2016 Opportunity to participate in intramural sports is here The Air Force Intramural Sports Program is a cornerstone of morale and camaraderie for thousands of active participants across the globe. With more than 120 Air Force fitness centers worldwide, the ability for Airmen to participate in intramural sports is a welcome opportunity for those with a love
March 15, 2016 Malmstrom traveling softball team A new softball team is in the works for Malmstrom and tryouts took place March 12-13.This past weekend, roughly 40 players tried out to be a part of the 15-player team.According to Staff Sgt. James Fulcher, 341st Security Forces Group evaluator and softball team point of contact, the idea of having
March 10, 2016 'Breakthrough to Excellence' Two Airmen hosted "Breakthrough to Excellence," the first ever women's leadership symposium held at Malmstrom, March 8-9 at the Grizzly Bend.The goal for Senior Airman Elizabeth Carter, 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management analysis, and Senior Airman Taylor Franklin-Geib, 341st
March 9, 2016 Berlin Airlift pilot recalls training at Great Falls It has been almost 68 years since Chuck Childs last set foot on Malmstrom Air Force Base, and very little of what he remembers from the three weeks he was here in 1948 to train for the Berlin Airlift still remains.Back then, the base was called Great Falls Air Force Base. Concrete and glass hangars
March 9, 2016 Malmstrom firefighter competes in challenge One of Malmstrom's very own had the opportunity to compete in the Scott Firefighter Stair Climb challenge, hosted at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle Feb. 28. The annual event is hosted as a way to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's mission - to cure leukemia, lymphoma,