Community notes: Week ending May 17

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MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  Library has new hours
Effective May 1, Malmstrom's library has begun operating on new hours. It will be open again on Thursdays but with shorter hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The following is the library's new schedule:
· Monday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
· Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
· Thursday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
· Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wing commander to host film
Col. Robert Stanley, 341st Missile Wing commander, is hosting the film, "Dr. Strangelove" at the base auditorium May 17 at 7 p.m. The movie is open to everyone on base. For more information, call Senior Airman Sarah Hoffman at 731-4133.

Airman's Attic under new management
The Airman's Attic has a new manager. Master Sgt. Martin Cunningham has taken over management duties for the 341st Mission Support Group-sponsored facility, which houses donated household items and clothing for military personnel ranked E-6 and below and their immediate family members free of charge. The attic is open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is ran by volunteers from around base. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer may contact their first sergeant or email malmstromairmansattic@yahoo.com.  

Civilian TA authorized again
Civilian Tuition Assistance has been authorized again. Civilians must be an Air Force Global Strike Command appropriated fund employee in an active civilian pay status seeking to pursue an academic program that supports the mission of the U.S. Air Force to be eligible. Courses must be undergraduate or graduate level courses (not PhD) that are part of an approved academic plan from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Interested members must provide a copy of their degree plan to the education office prior to the issuance of TA. Civilians may only receive TA for two courses per sixteen week period and the maximum TA they may receive in one fiscal year is $3,500. Participants may not receive duplicate financial support from any other source (veterans benefits, career program, etc.), in whole or in part, for courses for which they receive TA. Anyone who believes they meet the requirements to receive civilian TA may contact Mr. Dezaiffe at 731-4939.

Chapel events offered
The following are events being offered by Malmstrom's Chapel:
· A meatless Friday dinner will be held every Friday starting at 5 p.m. through May 31.
· A Stations of the Resurrection Service will be held every Friday through May 31 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Health and Fitness Fair
There will be a Health and Fitness Fair and Sports Day being held at the fitness center May 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include health fair booths and sport events. Registration for all sport events will be held on a signup sheet at the front desk. For more information, contact Senior Airman Miriam Santiago at 731-3600.

Team Malmstrom invited to Aces Cop Combat Challenge
The second annual Aces Cop Combat Challenge, hosted by the 341st Security Forces Group is slated for June 7 at 6:30 a.m. and is expected to last through the afternoon. Team Malmstrom members are invited to attend and support security forces members as they compete in various challenges in the vicinity of Powwow Park and the Warrior Launch Facility. For more information, call Master Sgt. Francisco Santiago at 731-2992.