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MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  Education and Training Center hours have changed
Due to limited staff, the Education and Training Center hours are now 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The center will be closed on Fridays, holidays and family days. The hours will not affect testing, classes or the operating hours of Park, Troy and Embry-Riddle Universities. For any questions or concerns, when the office is closed, leave a message at 731-3531.

Volunteers needed for bell ringing
The Salvation Army is continuing their 2011 Red Kettle campaign and volunteers are needed to serve as bell ringers to help raise money in support of social humanitarian efforts. The campaign runs through Dec. 24, every Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Normal shifts are two hours long. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Master Sgt. Tom Blount at 731-4997.

TRICARE Standard Handbook available for download
The handbook, an 80-page guide for beneficiaries using TRICARE Standard and Extra, provides information about qualifying for and purchasing TRICARE Reserved Select, Retired Reserve and Young Adult Standard. Stateside and overseas information is also included. The handbook is available to download at:
http://www.tricare.mil/tricaresmart/product.aspx?id=430&CID=71&RID=3.


Troy registration starting soon
Registration to Troy University runs through Dec. 30 for new students, and Jan. 6 for current students. Classes for new students begin in January and are available online. For more information, call Troy at 727-5451 or stop by the office in the Education Center.


Father Leo Patalinghug to serve dish, give presentation
Patalinghug, renowned chef, will begin Mass at the Chapel Dec. 17 with a presentation on the symbolism of vestments starting at 5 p.m. Following Mass, he will prepare and share a dish for anyone present. All walks of faith are welcome.

Commissary hours to change for holiday
The Commissary will be open Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Commissary will close at 4 p.m., Dec. 24. In observance of Christmas and New Year's Day, it will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Airman's Attic to be closed for holidays
Due to the holidays, the Airman's Attic will be closed Dec. 22 and will reopen Jan. 5. The Airman's Attic is open Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is located in Bldg. 4000.

Noon Year's Eve slated for children
Children of all ages are invited to celebrate the New Year during the Noon Year's Eve Party that will be held at the Library Dec. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact the base Library at 731-4638.

Air Force Aid Society to award grants
Under the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program, AFAS awards $2,000 to select applicants. The program is offered to dependent sons and daughters of active duty, Title 10 Air National Guard/Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired Reservists with 20 or more qualifying years of service, and deceased Air Force members. Spouses (residing stateside) of active duty and Title 10 AGR/Reservists on extended active duty; and surviving spouses of deceased members are also eligible candidates. The application deadline is March 9, 2012, for the AFAS online application. For more information and to access the online application, visit the Air Force Aid Society's web site at www.afas.org.