March 8, 2019 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
March 6, 2019 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.
March 4, 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
Feb. 28, 2019 Spouse alert: changes to state licensing deliberated A bill waiting for a vote in the Montana Senate has the potential to help military spouses expand their work options in the state. In early February of this year, the Montana House of Representatives passed House Bill 105, which addresses the issue of occupational licensure once moving to Montana
Feb. 28, 2019 Defenders rescue civilian in rollover For one team of Airmen, a seemingly normal drive home turned into an adrenaline rush to save a civilian in the midst of a snow storm.
Feb. 25, 2019 Military Justice Summary - February 2019 A summary of the 341st Missile Wing’s recent court-martial and nonjudicial punishments: 15 January 2019 – 14 February 2019.
Feb. 14, 2019 Eliminating health hazards one pest at a time Insects, rodents, snakes and weeds, what do these things have in common? They all are capable of interfering with our mission and well-being.It is the job of the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron pest management team to eradicate these irritants to ensure the safety of the base populous and the
Feb. 5, 2019 Annual Awards Banquet The Big Sky First Sergeant’s Council hosted the Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 2 at the Grizzly Bend on base.
Jan. 18, 2019 582nd OSS Detachment 4 Change of Command Maj. Cas Smith, right, accepts command of the 582nd Operations Support Squadron, Detachment 4, from Lt. Col. Todd Springer, 582nd OSS commander, Jan. 18, 2019, at Malmstrom AFB, Mont. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Turner)
Jan. 17, 2019 Airmen innovation saves $224K, promotes safer travel In northern tier bases, weather ranges drastically from triple digits and hot road conditions to double-digit negatives, making icy roads hazardous if not travelled properly. Despite the risk, Airmen travel to and from the missile field to accomplish the mission.