Dec. 9, 2015 Locally deployed Airmen get some TLC during holidays For locally deployed Airmen stationed within Malmstrom's 13,800 square mile missile field, feeling the holiday spirit can be a little tougher than for those who spend the holidays with their families. Thankfully, due to a little left over Thanksgiving spirit from one Airman's family, these locally
Dec. 8, 2015 Malmstrom invites the holiday season Malmstrom ushered in the winter holiday season Dec. 2 with a tree-lighting ceremony, an Elf Mart, a card judging contest, snacks and refreshments at the Grizzly Bend.To kick off the event, Santa and Mrs. Claus assisted Col. Tom Wilcox, 341st Missile Wing commander, in lighting the decorated
Dec. 7, 2015 Know the law, know the limits, and don’t drink and drive During the entire span of fiscal year 2015, Malmstrom had only five incidents of individuals driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). It was a great year because of a team effort from all involved. In the two months since fiscal year 2016 began, however, there have already been five instances
Dec. 2, 2015 Malmstrom first sergeants host Operation Holiday Cheer During the month of December here at Malmstrom, the first sergeants step it up into high gear to put on Operation Holiday Cheer.Operation Holiday Cheer is a two-week event hosted by the combined efforts of the first sergeants, the 341st Force Support Squadron and the Great Falls community. The event
Dec. 1, 2015 Know the facts to prevent influenza Flu season predominates in the winter months, although outbreaks may occur as early as October and as late as May. Flu activity normally peaks between December and February. Over the last year in the U.S., there were 17,856 hospitalizations and approximately 1,500 deaths associated with influenza
Nov. 30, 2015 Tops in Blue struts their stuff Hundreds of Team Malmstrom and Great Falls community members gathered together to experience the sounds of Tops in Blue as they performed at the Montana Expo Park Nov. 28 during the North American leg of their 2015 world tour.Comprised of some of the Air Force's top vocalists, dancers, musicians and
Nov. 30, 2015 Thanksgiving Eve search and rescue a success The 40th Helicopter Squadron received a search and rescue request Nov. 25, 2015 at 7:35 a.m. for a hunter lost in the Little Belt Mountains south of Stanford, Montana.The day crew launched at 9 a.m. and began search operations. The crew launched two flights, totaling 6.6 flying hours and were not
Nov. 30, 2015 Operation Warm-Heart: Airmen helping Airmen It's the time of year when holiday festivities are taking place. Turkeys are baking, food is being passed around the table, decorations are being set up and gifts are being wrapped in red and green paper.Operation Warm-Heart assists military members and their families during the holidays and
Nov. 24, 2015 DirtBoyz keep Malmstrom safe during winter On average, Malmstrom receives 60 inches of snow annually, according to the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron. With this much snowfall, making sure base personnel are safe is a top priority for the installation and preparing for the snow is a year-long process."At the end of every year's snow season, we
Nov. 20, 2015 Legal assistance website Military members in need of legal assistance from the Air Force should consider stopping by the Air Force Legal Assistance website first. The Air Force Judge Advocate Corps unveiled the new Air Force Legal Assistance website in 2010, but not everyone may be aware of everything that it allows