Aug. 8, 2013 HAWC dietitian walks the walk It's 5 a.m. as the sun slowly creeps its way above the horizon. There's a calmness in the air as one side of the world slowly becomes alive again.Her feet lightly hit the pavement in a syncopated motion, step after step. Unlike many who are still sound asleep, she's wide awake. For eight miles,
Aug. 1, 2013 Back to the basics with a bow, arrow Kirk Clark, 341st Medical Operations Squadron exercise physiologist, has a love for the sport of bow hunting that goes above and beyond many others. From a very young age he has been honing his craft in almost every type of terrain imaginable - from the back woods of Montana to the savannahs of
Aug. 1, 2013 MAFB, Chapel serves base, community for 70 years Since 1942, Malmstrom Air Force Base's Chaplain Corps has been focused on serving Airmen, their families, retirees and civilians across the base. Today, more than 70 years later, the chapel's mission has evolved to, "Always ready with faith, hope and charity." At the helm of the chapel is Chaplain
June 21, 2013 101 Critical Days of Summer week 5: Stormy weather With warmer weather comes an increased risk for thunderstorms and accompanying phenomena - wind, heavy rain, lightning, hail and tornadoes. It's important to be aware of the risks associated with foul weather, how to prepare for it and how to survive it. Summertime weather conditions in Montana can
May 16, 2013 Maintenance Airmen: Heart of MAFB mission The mission of Malmstrom Air Force base is supported by a strong maintenance group, which includes many different maintenance Air Force Specialty Codes, or teams; three of which are the Electromechanical Team, the Missile Maintenance Team and the Facilities Maintenance Team. Just as a human heart
March 7, 2013 Celebrating 'behind-the-scenes' medical workers During some point of every year, Airmen on Malmstrom Air Force Base pay a visit to the clinic on base. Whether they're getting a scheduled vaccination, blood drawn or even seeing a physician for a common cold, there are many people they're likely to run into. But the people they're interacting with
Feb. 15, 2013 'Keys' link spouses with peers, information For many spouses, the responsibility of being a military spouse may sometimes feel overwhelming.To help bridge the informational and personal gaps between the Air Force and its spouses, many commanders have constructed a Key Spouse Program within their units. "Key Spouses or 'Keys' are like civilian
Feb. 7, 2013 A man's best friend, Wingman Muffled sounds of awe ripple through a crowd on the flighline during a tour of Malmstrom Air Force Base.Teeth bared and ready to attack, 5-year-old Tom narrows his focus on one person as he demonstrates controlled aggression."Good boy Tom," a military working dog handler says as he scratches the
Jan. 11, 2013 Varsity basketball team strengthens military and community bond With the power of camaraderie, stress-relieving qualities of physical activity and the all-around fun of healthy competition, sports are a common "go-to" for Airmen all over Malmstrom Air Force Base. But two members of Team Malmstrom wanted to take one sport - the game of basketball - to a whole new
Dec. 14, 2012 341st LRS mobile maintenance critical to mission success It's 2 a.m. on a typical February morning in Great Falls, Mont.A Humvee from Malmstrom Air Force Base has just broken down on the side of a road on its way to a missile alert facility.An Airman from the 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron mobile maintenance section has just been notified of the