June 24, 2021 FAQ: Mental health referrals This past year and a half came with plenty of its own hurdles on top of unique military challenges from deployments, family separations, long hours and missile field tours. Yet, stress doesn’t always cause mental health issues because resilience, social support and coping skills can help us manage
June 8, 2021 Your pharmacy questions, answered In an effort to provide a better patient experience, here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
June 1, 2021 Seeing the nuclear deterrence bigger picture The alarm was blaring on the launch control console, messages were flashing across the screens and I was trying and failing to follow the checklist for a training simulation intercontinental ballistic missile launch correctly and as quickly as possible. My heart raced and I was both immediately
May 6, 2021 Realizing a dream: The legacy of Hazel Ying Lee As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Malmstrom Air Force Base museum will be unveiling an exhibit honoring Hazel Ying Lee on May 27.
April 16, 2021 Great Falls schools prepare students for the military and beyond The Great Falls community is close-knit and it’s no surprise that it wants the best for its children’s futures. Through generous donations from local businesses and families, Great Falls High School added a new addition to house larger classrooms and state-of-the-art equipment for Career and
Feb. 18, 2021 Survivor Benefits Plan: How does it compare to insurance? Think of Survivor Benefits as retirement protection. It pays a benefit when the insured person's retirement pay stops. SBP won't make a single lump-sum payment like insurance. Instead, SBP will pay up to 55% (with annual inflation adjustments) of the military member's retirement pay to a spouse or
Jan. 21, 2021 Big Sky Resident Council gives privatized housing residents a voice The Resident Council provides a forum for Airmen and their families living in privatized housing to meet with installation leadership and openly discuss concerns and issues within housing, offer suggestions, and identify improvements that may be needed. The Resident Council is open to any Airman or
Jan. 19, 2021 The Approaching Storm Starting next week and continuing through February, Malmstrom is recognizing the 30th Anniversary of Operation DESERT STORM or the Persian Gulf War (I). DESERT STORM marks the first conflict in history to make comprehensive use of stealth and space systems support capabilities against a modern,
Jan. 14, 2021 Resident Advocate is ‘boots on the ground’ in Malmstrom’s privatized housing community The Resident Advocate acts as the liaison between privatized housing residents, military housing authorities, and the Privatized Housing project owner for issues pertaining to privatized housing resident’s rights and advocacy.
Oct. 15, 2020 Political activities while in the Air Force With the upcoming 2020 general election, it is important for Airmen to understand how they can participate in the political process and the restrictions placed on them as members of the armed forces.