Community Notes Week of July 11

Published July 10, 2008

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- North gate to close July 12 to 14
Continuing work on the north gate will force its closure from 8 a.m. July 12 to 3 p.m. July 14 to install a new security gate. The closure is necessary to ensure the safety of the contractors. Question should be directed to 731-6148.

Big Sky Riders to host rodeo
The Big Sky Riders Club will hold a rodeo July 12 starting at 10 a.m. at the stables on base. Events include barrel racing, flag ple racing and other events. Burgers, hot dogs, cold lemonade and other treats will be available after the rodeo. Please bring your own lawn chairs. For more information, call Erica Wise at 453-2906.

Briefings scheduled July 15
The Air Force Right/Informed Decision briefing is held every third Tuesday of the month from 8 a.m. to noon in the Education Office. The briefing is intended for all first and second term Airmen with in 15 months of separation. The briefings covers Air Force benefits along with options on what is available to Airmen. To sin up for the briefing, go to https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/Malmstrom and use the registration button. Call Master Sgt. Tim Hezell at 731-4766 with any questions.

Deadline nearing for tickets to Combat Dining Out
The 341st Security Forces Group Combat Dining Out is July 17 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the 3 Bay Hangar. Tickets cost $14 per person and must be purchased by July 16. Free child care will be provided with advanced registration. Call Susan Ritter at 731-2147 for child care reservations. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and the menu includes tri-trip steak, beans, garlic toast, potato salad, and assorted beverages. Brig. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog is the guest speaker.

AFSA general membership meeting is July 16
Retirees, Airmen welcome to attend AFSA meeting The Air Force Sergeant's Association, Chapter 1156, would like to invite all Airmen and retirees to their next membership meeting, July 23 at 6 p.m. in the Glacier Room at the Grizzly Bend Club. The meeting is a good way to familiarize yourself with the new G.I. Bill changes recently signed by the President. For the retiree, this is an opportunity to learn more about your retirement benefits, stay involved in military activities and learn about protecting quality-of-life initiatives. Light hors d' oeuvres will be served. For more information on the organization, visit http://www.hqafsa.org or call Master Sgt. Tim Hezel at 731-4766.

College representative to meet prospective students
An Empire State College, State University of New York, representative will be available to meet with prospective students on July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Education and Training Center, building 1240. ESC is an Air University - Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative program partner and offers individually-tailored bachelor degrees entirely online. Sample programs include: Criminal Justice; Fire Service Administration; Business Management; Homeland Security; Emergency Management; Information Systems; Health Care Administration and many more. Interested students are encouraged to stop by and receive information or enrollment assistance (no appointment necessary). September term registration is through Aug. 22; the first fall term begins Sept. 8. For more information, call 731-3531 or contact ESC's local representative at 1-800-847-3000, ext 2801, via e-mail at William.Yaeger@esc.edu, or visit www.esc.edu/AirForce.

CPR instructor course being offered
For dedicated individuals only!
· Course date: Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
· Course limited to 8 people.
· Course Requirements:
- Must have an Instructor Manual ($45).
- Must teach a minimum of 4 classes in two years, including one per year at the HAWC.
- Must complete the Core Course ($20)
- Must be monitored teaching within 90 days.
- Must submit a letter of recommendation based on teaching skills.
- Must be currently AHA CPR Certified.
- Must not be PCSing within six months of class completion.
To find out how to meet the requirements or ask questions, please call Kelley Suggs at 731-4482.

Golf tournament to offset cost of Air Force ball
The Air Force Ball Association is hosting a golf tournament July 25 starting at 9 a.m. at the Zahara Golf Course. Cost is $50 per person/$200 per team which includes 18 holes of golf and an automatic entry to win a Nike driver valued at $300. A first place trophy will be presented and additional raffle tickets for the driver will be sold the day of the tournament. To sign up your team, please e-mail sheila.lawson@malmstrom.af.mil or steven.redmund@malmstrom.af.mil.