Community Notes week of Sept. 5

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Changes to Monday uniform of the day
Beginning 8 Sept., Monday's uniform of the day will be any combination of blues uniform unless performing duties requiring utility uniform according to an Air Force Space Command referendum dated Sept. 4, 2008.

Air Force Ball Tickets on sale now
The Air Force Ball is Sept. 20 in the 3-Bay Hangar. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
Ticket prices are:
E-1 to E-4, $10; E-5 to E-6, $12; and Officer, Senior NCO and civilian, $16
Ticket POCs are:
341 Maintenance Group Senior Master Sgt. Chriss Hart, 731-2820
341 Missions Support Group Master Sgt. Stephanie Gill, 731-2004
341 Operations Group Tech. Sgt. Jason Halvari, 731-3332
341 Security Forces Group Tech. Sgt. Steve Redmond, 731-7613
341 Medical Group Tech. Sgt. Joseph Gettis, 731-2033
819th RED HORSE Squadron Master Sgt. Rodney Lance, 731-4959
Committee Ticket POC Master Sgt. Chris Howard, 731-6439

"Wing It" Theater Group seeks cast and crew
Those interested in participating in the next "Wing It" Theater production are encouraged to meet at the base theater Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. The group is looking for set builders, promoters, actors and actresses, script supervisors, prop managers and lighting technicians. For more information, call Sheri Wilson at 761-3000.

Pack 43 looking for Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 43 at Malmstrom is looking for Scouts. Boys in first through fifth grade are eligible to participate. Cub Scouting helps boys build relationships with family and community while teaching them self-reliance, dependability and teamwork. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Chris Kanski at 771-6518.

Transition assistance workshop offered
There will be a Veterans Affairs disability and vocational rehabilitation workshop at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. This is recommended for anyone who is going through a medical evaluation board or filing a VA disability claim upon separating or retiring. Seating is limited to 20 people. Call 731-4900 to reserve a slot.

Requirements for new ID cards
New ID cards are now being issued at Malmstrom, however, the software program used to issue the new cards requires customers to present two forms of identification in order to receive a new ID. The primary form must be a photo ID. The secondary form can be anything that is federal or government issued, such as a certified copy of a birth certificate, a Social Security card or a voter's registration card. Call 731-4155 with any questions.

Legal assistance has resumed
Legal assistance is again available during regular hours, Monday through Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m. For those unable to visit during these hours, call to schedule an appointment at 731-2878.

TDY per-mile rate increased
General Service Administration officials raised the temporary-duty mileage rate to $0.585. The $0.08 increase applies to all personnel traveling on official business by privately owned vehicle and went into effect Aug. 1.

Optimist Club invites new members
The Uptown Optimist Club of Great Falls meets every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Taco Treat Amigo Lounge on Seventh Avenue South. New members are always welcomed. Call 452-1169 for more information.