July 14, 2014 'Big Missiles' is MAF, LF security done right The 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron provides the day-to-day site security at Malmstrom Air Force Base's 15 Missile Alert Facilities and 150 Launch Facilities. The squadron's mission is to prevent unauthorized access to these sites and to deter threats against the 341st Missile Wing's
July 9, 2014 Out of the darkness and into the light (Part I) Editor's Note: This is part one of a series highlighting an Airman competing in the 2014 Invictus Games held in London in September.The day was January 15, 2008. Staff Sgt. Christopher D'Angelo, 819th RED HORSE Squadron heavy equipment operator, and his unit were on a reconnaissance mission to find
July 9, 2014 Out of the darkness and into the light Editor's Note: This is part two 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, started competing in wounded service member events because his chief at the time
June 11, 2014 In the field with Malmstrom’s facility managers To support and maintain all of Malmstrom Air Force Base's facilities takes an extraordinary amount of work. Attention to detail is a must to keep systems running smoothly and with everything that needs to be done, teamwork is essential. For some people, this mission comes with a set of challenges
June 4, 2014 Commentary: D-Day anniversary reminds us we uphold a legacy of peace In the early hours of June 6, 1944, the Allied forces of World War II launched a massive amphibious invasion of Nazi-occupied France in a desperate bid to gain a foothold in Western Europe. The largest armada ever assembled--5,000 ships and landing craft transporting 156,000 men and 50,000
May 9, 2014 Ruff job: Malmstrom K-9s follow their nose At Malmstrom Air Force Base, Airmen are tasked with safely, securely and effectively defending the nuclear assets of the base and thus, the nation. Among these dedicated Airmen are six unique and highly skilled members protecting those who enter the base every day - and all by the tip of their
April 4, 2014 Meet the 341st MW commander After more than 22 years climbing the security forces officer ranks and weaving in and out of nuclear-related positions, Col. Tom Wilcox rejoined Team Malmstrom to serve as the 341st Missile Wing's new commander. "I was completely humbled and honored to be chosen for this position," he said.Wilcox
April 4, 2014 Tactical Response Force: trained for anything, prepared for everything Editor's note: this is part two in a four-part series highlighting the Tactical Response Force at Malmstrom Air Force Base.Airmen with the 341st Security Forces Group Tactical Response Force at Malmstrom Air Force Base have a very specific mission. They are trained to provide highly accurate, deadly
March 21, 2014 Malmstrom’s tactical defenders: Experts in precision Editor's note: This is part one in a four-part series highlighting the Tactical Response Force on Malmstrom Air Force Base. The skills needed to defend, deter and put a subtle fear into anyone who may want to cause harm to Malmstrom Air Force Base personnel or its assets is a highly valued commodity
March 21, 2014 Missile chef: More than meets the tummy In June 2013, he was preparing to skip his high school graduation in Williamsport, Penn., in order to attend Air Force Basic Military Training. His life today is vastly different than it was just a year ago. For even now, he's miles from what he now calls home - Great Falls, Mont.Somewhere in the