June 24, 2016 Military family proves resilient through 450 days of separation The Gaines family will spend for more than 450 days apart separated by six thousand miles, but continue to count their blessings every single day.Master Sgt. Billy Gaines, 39th Security Forces Squadron member, and wife Desiree, 341st Force Support Squadron work life specialist, started collecting
June 22, 2016 Bringing home the gold Trying out for the Men's Air Force Soccer Team was a big accomplishment for one lieutenant stationed here.2nd Lt. Scott McGillivray, 341st Comptroller Squadron financial services officer, was highly encouraged to try out for the team by a fellow soccer played stationed here at Malmstrom.Maj.
June 10, 2016 Service before self In November of 2015, one of the most memorable experiences happened to Senior Airman Jonathan James, 341st Security Forces Squadron patrolman, who said he will remember it for the rest of his life.James said there was a gate runner who intentionally went around the gates, started to navigate the
June 2, 2016 Struggles of competition Fascination with fitness and transforming one's body through weightlifting was the goal that pushed a member of the 819th RED HORSE Squadron to consider competing in her first bodybuilding competition. According to Staff Sgt. Cindy Sprague, 819th RHS supply technician, she began considering
May 27, 2016 Up-and-coming artist paints with passion Whether someone is into painting, writing or music, art is something that allows a person to express themselves and create something beautiful."Everyone sees things differently, and has a different perception," said Amanda Lineback, 341st Force Support Squadron youth center aide. "What looks bad to
May 25, 2016 Pest management rids base of nuisances Rats, mice, snakes and insects - the uninvited and unwanted pests harboring in cracks and crevices throughout the year. The truth is these creatures are a part of nature and will find their way into the lives of numerous people across Malmstrom.To combat the infiltration of these nuisances, the
May 17, 2016 Art is not simply made, but created Airman 1st Class James W. Landrum IV, 341st Medical Operations Squadron medical aerospace technician, has been an artist since childhood."I have been drawing since I was 6 years old," said Landrum. "I can remember my art teacher getting me started drawing different cartoon characters. I was
May 12, 2016 Airman to commission through IPAP For some children, it is a dream to become a doctor, lawyer or police officer when they grow up. For one Malmstrom Airman, his dream has come true.Staff Sgt. Alexander Ortiz, 341st Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, has been selected to commission and become a physician
May 12, 2016 Airman shoots for the goal For Airman 1st Class Jessica Ortiz-Villa, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron tactical response force member, shooting for the goal is more than just a figure of speech.Ortiz-Villa has been playing soccer for most of her life, and will be given a chance to continue that passion during her
May 11, 2016 The life of a figure competitor A goal to stay focused with fitness is what pushed a civilian spouse to attend her first bodybuilding show three years ago."I was unhappy with my level of fitness," said Virginia Bolte, a Florida native and military spouse.According to Bolte, she fell in love with bodybuilding, and even signed up