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By 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs Staff / Published April 17, 2012

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MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Video game night
A video game night is scheduled for April 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Grizzly Bend. There will be a Halo and Call of Duty tournament that is sign-up only with an entry fee due by April 13. Interested members can sign up online at www.341fss.com/vidgame. Open tournaments for Just Dance, Rock Band, as well as family and children games will be available. For more information, call Katrina Cichosz at 731-4712.

VERA/VSIP dates at Malmstrom change
The third round of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and/or Voluntary Separation Incentive Program at Malmstrom has begun and will continue through May 15. Civilians interested in either of these programs should complete the application form and submit it to civilian personnel by the deadline. The Air Force News Service article that ran in the March 30 Front Range Guardian referred to a May 1 start date, however, Malmstrom received permission to start the program now. For more information, contact Annette Terry at 731-4644.

TMO moving buildings
The Traffic Management Office began moving to a new location, (building 1191, room 18) April 2. During this move, manning is minimal at the previous TMO building (building 800). The move is expected to be complete April 16. For more information, call Deandrea Singleton at 731-6278.

MAC Golferoo slated
This year's Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Golferoo is slated for May 7 at Meadow Lark Country Club. Members will be allowed to sign up for the event through April 27. For more information, contact the protocol office at 731-3430.

Heart Link Spouse Orientation
All new military spouses and spouses who have not attended Heart Link at Malmstrom are invited to attend the next Heart Link scheduled for May 11, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel. Heart Link is a spouse orientation program designed to strengthen military families, enhance mission readiness and assist spouses in acclimating to the Air Force/military environment. Complimentary lunch is provided and free childcare is available through the Malmstrom Home Day Care Providers program. Hourly childcare may be available also at the Child Development Center; call 731-2417 to discuss availability. Contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center no later than May 4 at 731-4900 to make a reservation and also to pick up a childcare certificate.

Embry-Riddle accepting applications
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is accepting applications for their summer term, which runs May 28 through July 29. ASCI 185-Basic Ground School for Private Pilots, an elective course for the Aeronautics degree program, will be offered along with classes toward A&P licenses, and CCAF English and math classes. Classes typically run one night a
week for nine weeks in the MAFB Education Center Building. For more information or to sign up, contact the school at 727-9901 or via email at greatfalls@erau.edu.

Volunteers needed for Cub Scout day camp
Boy Scouts of America Montana Council is in need of volunteers to help with this year's Cub Scout day camp. Day camp runs June 12-14 at the Medicine River Scout Center. A number of positions are needed to help Cub Scouts with various activities throughout the day. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Cathy Korona at 788-1016 or via email mikencat2211@yahoo.com.

Thrift Store needs donations
Malmstrom's Thrift Store is accepting spring and summer donations. The store is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 731-3213.


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