April 21, 2016 Plastic recycling at MAFB Plastics are an important part of our modern lives. They are used to manufacture many of the products that we use on a daily basis like containers, toys and furniture. This large use of plastics means individuals need to make an effort to recycle it. Currently, plastics make up more than 12 percent
April 20, 2016 341st Missile Wing welcomes new commander The 341st Missile Wing welcomed its newest commander during a change of command ceremony April 19 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.Maj. Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, 20th Air Force and Task Force 214 commander, presided over the ceremony and the change of command, where Col. John T. Wilcox II
April 18, 2016 Team Malmstrom members now allowed to ride ATVs on base Team Malmstrom members are now allowed to ride all-terrain vehicles and motorcycle side-passenger attachments (side cars) on Malmstrom Air Force Base. Recently, new safety criteria and road rules pertaining to the operation of ATV's and side cars has been written into regulations for Malmstrom,
April 15, 2016 One man’s mission At the Drug Demand Reduction Program office, the mission of upholding the Air Force's zero-tolerance drug use policy is run by one man.For Bob Brewer, 341st Missile Wing drug demand reduction program manager, it's nothing but an average week administering approximately 50 to 70 random urinalysis
April 13, 2016 Earth Day and Storm Water Awareness Week Since April 22, 1970, Earth Day has been an annual celebration to promote stewardship of our environment across our country. Its founder, Gaylord Nelson, first conceptualized the idea to unite and educate people on environmental pollution. The inaugural Earth Day sparked nationwide interest and set
April 12, 2016 Crocheting for a cause The Malmstrom Crochet Club, led by Staff Sgt. Sheena Young, the 341st Missile Wing command chief executive, is giving back to the local community in new and innovative ways."We (donate to) organizations that take hats, scarves, gloves and mittens," said Young. "It's nice to give back. So far we are
April 11, 2016 Recycling office paper Malmstrom Air Force Base members may not be aware of federal law 40 CFR § 246.200-1, which mandates the recycling of office paper on federal installations. The law specifically states, "High-grade paper generated by office facilities of more than 100 office workers shall be separated at the source
April 8, 2016 Malmstrom AFB hits a grand slam in the trophy game Malmstrom Air Force Base has been named the best missile wing within the U.S. Strategic Command. In late February, USSTRATCOM announced that the base won the coveted Omaha Trophy, along with six other top-honor trophies.The Omaha Trophy, which dates back to the U.S. Air Force's Strategic Air
April 6, 2016 Air Force to restructure Nuclear and Missile Operations (13N) career field The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, in concert with Headquarters Air Force Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration Directorate, has directed a review of the 13N career field.The goal is to create a self-sustaining career field that places a premium on experience and expertise at