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  • Retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson speaks to Airmen during a special presentation April 11, 2019, at the theater on Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

    Retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson visits Malmstrom

    Retired Army Col. Gregory Gadson recently visited Airmen at Malmstrom Air Force Base to share his testimony and speak to Airmen on exhibiting resiliency.
  • A bill waiting for a vote in the Montana Senate has the potential to help military spouses expand their work options in the state. The Montana House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, which addresses the issue of occupational licensure. If the senate passes the bill, some restrictions could be eased and reciprocity rules on occupational licensure in Montana could help create more work opportunities. (Courtesy graphic from www.mt.gov, official state website)

    Governor signs new law to help military spouses

    A Montana bill designed to help ease the licensing process for new Montana residents in their occupational fields was signed into law by Montana Governor Steve Bullock on March 20, 2019, making it law.
  • Airman 1st Class Jacquez Simmons, 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron defender, participates in tactical combat casualty care familiarization training March 13, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

    Defenders participate in tactical combat casualty care familiarization training

    Airman 1st Class Jacquez Simmons, 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron defender, participates in tactical combat casualty care familiarization training March 13, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Defenders used live M-84 stun grenades as they secured a simulated training facility by subduing aggressors and providing triage to casualties.

  • Good nutritional behaviors fuel Airmen

    March is National Nutrition Month, and while the entire month emphasizes the importance of good nutrition, the 341st Medical Operations Squadron health promotions team aims to see good nutritional behaviors become a daily routine.
  • A snake is pictured Feb, 13, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The third week of March is identified as National Poison Prevention Week, and people are encouraged to be vigilant and educate themselves on all areas of potential poisonous accidents and incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Thompson)

    What you need to know about poison prevention

    Sometimes it can be easy to forget the little things by overlooking the everyday hazards and miss identifying the potential for an incident until it’s too late. When some people think of the word poison, they think of dangerous chemicals or old-school snake venom. However, poison prevention focuses on identifying hazards in many environments and aspects including daycare and school facilities, at home, food eateries, pharmacies where over-the-counter medicines are sold, safe medicine disposal centers, tobacco sellers, and insect and reptile bites and stings.
  • Staff Sgt. Christopher Hotine, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD, Ffarah, pose for a photo March 1, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

    Team Malmstrom gains a future K-9 veteran

    Military working dogs and handlers support defense posture by providing a psychological deterrent and increased security, as well as serving local communities in aid requests, such as bomb detections and drug inspections. The 341st Security Forces Squadron MWD unit was assigned a new female K-9, Ffarah, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois in early February.
  • Pictured from left are Senior Airmen Joshua True, 341st Security Support Squadron Tactical Response Force assaulter, and Richard Corpus-Munoz, 341st SSPTS TRF sharpshooter, and Airman 1st Class Ethan Husak, 40th Helicopter Squadron flight engineer.

    Airmen aid stranded citizen in snowstorm

    About 90 miles east of Great Falls, Montana, Carrie Mantooth was driving home Monday, about 5 miles southeast of Denton when she got her car stuck in heavy snow. The temperatures for that day were averaging below zero degrees.
  • “Let’s Chat Malmstrom” is a support group focused on overcoming life stressors and teaches resiliency to combat these challenges.

    Mental health support group breaks stigmas, builds resiliency

    In the military, talk of mental health can carry a stigma. Thoughts of, “how will this impact my career?”, or, “will this affect my credibility?” can run through the minds of those struggling with mental health concerns. Contrary to these stigmas, dealing with mental health concerns won’t damage your career, and there are groups on base to be a part of.
  • M18 to phase out M9

    Modernization in the missile field, M18 to phase out M9

    Malmstrom security forces defenders are integrating the new M18 modular handgun system as part of the Reconstitute Defenders Initiative, which aims to modernize weapons systems and increase warfighter lethality. The M18 phases out the M9, which has been in use for more than 30 years.
  • Aircrew from the 40th Helicopter Squadron begin to land at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls after a successful search and rescue March 1, 2019.

    40th HS saves local judge

    An Air Force helicopter crew located and rescued a missing judge Friday just south of Great Falls, concluding the search by ground and air search and rescue groups that began Friday afternoon.The 40th Helicopter Squadron received the request Friday around 3:30 p.m. to assist the Great Falls Police Department in finding a missing judge, dressed only
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