Sept. 10, 2021 Supporting the frontline, Airmen souls: 9/11’s influence 20 years later As a brand-new Airman in the military, I was stationed at Misawa Air Base, Japan when the World Trade Center was attacked 20 years ago.
Sept. 9, 2021 A day full of anxiety: recounting 9/11 On the day of 9/11, I was a junior in high school. Specifically, I was in in-school suspension for skipping a class the day prior.
Sept. 9, 2021 Firefighters refine skills with burn building training Airmen with the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department connect a hose to a firetruck Aug. 24, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The fire department holds 39 mutual aid agreements with off-base fire departments to assist in wildland fires within their vicinity. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Sept. 8, 2021 PREL: the foundation of the maintenance mission The silent heroes of Malmstrom’s missile maintenance group are the power, refrigeration and electrical laboratory shop, who work tirelessly to maintain missile alert facilities, while also repairing equipment that is paramount to the success of missile maintenance teams.
Aug. 25, 2021 841st MSFS sharpens skills at Fort Harrison Defenders from the 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron spent the day at the Fort Harrison firing range village, completing multiple training exercises including breaching and weapon skills, culminating in the clearing of a mock village using training ammunition against simulated enemies. Staying
Aug. 11, 2021 Faces of GT-239: Malmstrom's missileers Ten months ago, preparation was made for an individual Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile to conduct a test launch, which occurred Aug. 11, 2021 at 12:53 A.M.
June 17, 2021 Helping in times of need: 2020 Air Force Spouse of the Year Military spouses experience many challenges: moving frequently, having their spouse deploy for long periods of time, juggling finances, education and more. One military spouse has taken these challenges head-on and turned them into opportunities, while also taking home the 2020 Air Force Spouse of
May 10, 2021 Junior enlisted execute Wing1Werx innovation competition Four innovators from Malmstrom Air Force Base planned, prepared and diligently worked to be selected as finalists for a quarterly innovation competition, which has implemented programs such as Air Force eSports and robotics now used across the force.
April 21, 2021 Missile handling technicians complete roll transfer during QA inspection 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron missile handler technicians are responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile stage-one booster.
April 7, 2021 Missile Maintenance Training Airman 1st Class Emilio Gilliam, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron missile maintenance trainee, performs topside maintenance of a launch facility March 27, 2021, near Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. After technical school, missile maintainers continue their career progression with on-the-job