Volunteering to make a difference

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  • By Senior Airman Jaeda Tookes
  • 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  Airmen of Malmstrom’s Honor Guard have been dedicating their time to organizing the Airman’s Attic for the past month and a half, making it more presentable to the public.

“The Airman’s Attic does not have a lot of volunteers,” said Senior Airman Kayvon Burley, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron response force leader. “In our off time (from honor guard duties), we were able to volunteer and make the process of organizing a lot quicker.”

The Airman’s Attic has uniforms, civilian clothes, furniture, books, enlisted stripes, baby items and much more.

“I’ve been at (Malmstrom) for three and a half years, and am now just finding out about the Airman’s Attic,” said Burley.

Thursday noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, dependents, retirees, technical sergeants and below can pick up items. The last Thursday and Saturday of each month is “all ranks day,” which means anyone can come and pick up items.

“Airmen and families are able to take as many items as needed, but no more than 25 furniture items,” said Airman 1st Class Hailey Brown, 341st Force Support Squadron food service apprentice.

Donations are accepted anytime during business hours, however, there is a shed located outside of the Airmen’s Attic for people to place donations outside of normal business hours, with a list of items not accepted.

“Items that can’t be kept are donated to the Great Falls Rescue Mission and St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store,” said Brown.

The Airman’s Attic is closed to the public on Tuesday, but any military or civilian card holder can volunteer to help sort through items, from 10 a.m. to noon.

“I think everyone should volunteer,” said Burley. “Volunteering gives a sense of pride knowing the efforts will make a difference in someone’s life. Without volunteers the Airman’s Attic can’t stay open.”

The Airman’s Attic will be celebrating eight years of operation this October with a grand re-opening. The event will take place at the Airman’s Attic, Building 4000, Oct. 6 at noon and will include free food.

For more information, visit Facebook.com/Airman’s Attic at Malmstrom AFB, or contact Tech. Sgt. Angela Taylor at 731-3801 or Senior Airman Maria Stansberry at 731-2018.