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  • The OSHA Voluntary Protection Program

    In 2003, the SECDEF challenged the military to reduce their mishap rates by 50 percent. As a means to accelerate this effort, the Defense Safety Oversight Council directed the services to implement the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Programs. Today we, the 341st S pace Wing, are the first ICBM wing to implement
  • Unpacking your spiritual suitcase

    "Where's home for you?" North or south, east or west - the answer only begins to scratch the surface of our diverse Air Force. For many, a big part of "home" accompanies us wherever the road called "PCS" leads. I'm not talking family, at least not in the usual sense. I'm talking "faith" - my faith, your faith, our faith. I'm talking about our many
  • Join us for a prayer outing

    Malmstrom Air Force Base is honored to observe the 2008 National Prayer Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, March 5 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Grizzly Bend Club. Our own Air Force Space Command Command Chaplain, Chaplain (Col.) Brian Hunter will be the guest speaker. Chaplain Hunter entered the Air Force as a chaplain in 1980 and has been the
  • Sharpening America's Deterrence

    During the height of the Cold War, the world shuddered under the specter of a nuclear confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. As the two nations stood face-to-face, the United States' ICBMs were a critical element in deterring the Soviet Union and no one ever questioned the need for ICBMs or their role. Today, as the Cold War
  • Tell us what you see

    "There are 6 billion people in the world. At any given moment some of them are up to no good." -- Former Secretary of State George Schultz Since that unforgettable day in September 2001, all our lives have changed. Initially, the change was profound. Some couldn't sleep due to constant worry about what was next. Others answered a call to duty.
  • Effective communication – key to success

    Interpersonal communication is the foundation of human interaction. In fact, the importance of communicating clearly and concisely can hardly be overemphasized. In fact, one could argue that in a military setting, especially one where the world's most powerful weapons are operated, maintained and secured, the ability to communicate directions
  • Celebrate Black History Month

    As you know, today marks the beginning of Black History Month, an annual celebration that has existed since 1926. At that time, it was only a week long and known as Negro History Week. Although Black Americans take great pride in our heritage all year long, Black History Month is a special time of year for all of us to set African-American heritage
  • Helicopter movement area reinforced

    Malmstrom Air Force Base had a primary fixed-wing mission until 1996. What remains today looks like an old airfield and the perception by many that the runway is no longer active often causes confusion. Adding to the confusion, until recently, was the existence of old signs around the runway. They have recently been removed. All the old, no longer
  • Airman reflects on importance of flag ceremony

    The American flag stood with a sense of strength inside the recruiter's office. It did not lean against a wall and was not cramped for space. It was not lifelessly laying over a piece of furniture either. It stood tall and straight, like I thought justice, freedom and equality should stand. In basic training, I was taught to salute it. When
  • A time to strengthen, refine dedication to safety

    In 2008, Malmstrom will be implementing a "new" safety program called the Voluntary Protection Program. This program, created by the Occupational Safety and Health Organization, is actually not that new having been created in 1982. However, the Air Force only recently decided to adopt it as part of the Air Force safety program. Essentially, VPP is
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