Dec. 15, 2014 3A1s - supporting the needs of commanders and squadron members Many may not know, but there are Airmen in each squadron designated to making squadron members' and commanders' lives easier.Airmen in the 3A1 Administration Air Force Specialty Code are tasked with helping the needs of the commanders and Airmen in their respective squadrons.Administration
Nov. 19, 2014 PRP: keeping nuclear Airmen medically ready every day On average, the 14-person manned Personnel Reliability Program section in the Malmstrom Air Force Base clinic sees nearly 40 patients per day. The PRP team maintains all 1,900 medical records for those on PRP.The PRP team's job is to ensure that every patient is medically ready to perform
Nov. 10, 2014 Aviator helps pilots fly in Big Sky Country When people see helicopters flying over Malmstrom Air Force Base, many may imagine just the pilots in the helicopter soaring through the sky. But, there is more to a successful flight than the pilots alone.Tech. Sgt. Michelle Bresson, 40th Helicopter Squadron special missions aviator, has been
Oct. 15, 2014 Wounded service member returns home from Invictus and Warrior Games Editor's Note: This is part three of a series highlighting an Airman competing in the 2014 Invictus Games held in London in September.Staff Sgt. Christopher D'Angelo, 819th RED HORSE Squadron heavy equipment operator, recently returned from London and Colorado Springs, Colorado, after competing in
Aug. 21, 2014 MAFB officer stays with missiles due to FIP Capt. Billy Terry, 341st Operational Support Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile senior combat crew instructor, was given the opportunity to chase a dream he had for most of his life - to change career fields and work as a space systems operator. Terry, who has been in the missile career
July 28, 2014 LRS maintenance shop keeps base vehicles purring When entering the 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance shop, one may notice the buzz of pneumatic impact wrenches, the faint shadow of an Airman through mist while he pressure washes a mud-covered Humvee, or the all-to-familiar auto shop smell of oil and gas.With nearly 600
July 24, 2014 Former Malmstrom Airman reunited with Olympic Arena toolbox When Don Jones visited Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in early July, he discovered his artwork is preserved at the base museum. The former master sergeant was reunited with the tool box that he customized for the 1986 Olympic Arena munitions maintenance team. Jones, who now lives in North
July 23, 2014 Recovery through physical therapy The path to recovery can be a long road. For some, time and a visit to the doctor may be all that is needed. For others, in depth physical therapy routines and a drastic change in lifestyle for a period of time may be the only solution to an ongoing problem. For Airmen in need of a helping hand,
July 17, 2014 Plumbers keep base pipes unclogged Many people on base wake up to a warm shower, a drip-free faucet and a toilet that flushes properly. In fact, most probably don't think about their water until something goes wrong. "People take plumbing for granted until there's a problem," said Curtis Hester, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron water
July 16, 2014 Malmstrom's Comm Squadron helps Airmen stay connected Most people don't really think of the systems that allow them to stay connected. These devices may always be in sight and in mind, but what about the infrastructure these tools are built on? Everything from phones to computers have an intricate system of hardware and software that allows people to