Nov. 21, 2012 Aspects and impacts the mission has on the environment [Editor's Note: This is part two of a three-part series. The third part will discuss the objectives and targets for resolving environmental impacts]As discussed in last week's article, the Air Force has adopted a standardized Environmental Management System to establish policy associated with
Aug. 24, 2012 Global Strike Challenge 2012: Meet the Operations Group ICBM team members Editor's Note: This is part one of a four-part series highlighting Malmstrom's 2012 Global Strike Challenge teams.The first phase of the Global Strike Challenge is set to kick off Sept. 9 as six members of the 341st Operations Group are to compete against members from Vandenberg Air Force Base,
Aug. 2, 2012 Meet the new 341st Security Forces Group commander After 37 years climbing in both enlisted and officer ranks, Col. David Lynch joined Team Malmstrom this past June to serve as the 341st Security Forces Group commander. "This is the best job a security forces officer can get," the colonel said, "group command with over 1,150 defenders and four great
July 27, 2012 Chief Master Sgt. Cari Kent retires after 30 years in uniform For a high school graduate who found herself joining the Air Force in 1982, all she dreamed of was traveling the world and the chance to see the outside of Duncan, Okla.After spending more than 30 years in uniform, Chief Master Sgt. Cari Kent, 819th RED HORSE Squadron chief of logistics, has lived
July 12, 2012 Airmen by day, Electric City Roller GrrrlZ by night They are surgeons, authors, mothers, pilots and security forces members by day.But by night, they become members of the Electric City Roller GrrrlZ team.Out come fishnet stockings, colorful spandex, decorated helmets and a whole lot of screaming.For most Airmen at Malmstrom Air Force Base, their
May 14, 2012 Lieutenant colonel looks back on Operation Odyssey Dawn He was taking his children to school like he did every other Friday, when his phone rang. It was only one short phone call, but it was a call that would change his spring plans, and more importantly, the United States forever.Kevin Younkin, 341st Operations Support Squadron security specialist, hung
April 17, 2012 Malmstrom's past unveils dynamic mission history Today, Malmstrom Air Force Base is widely known to be a strategic nuclear missile base; providing 150 Minuteman III missiles to the United States strategic forces, allowing them to "touch" anywhere around the world in minutes. But many do not know that Malmstrom began its frosty history in the
April 16, 2012 Women kick defense skills into high gear April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and along with it came a high-energy, fast-paced class to help kick start women's defense skills.Rape Aggression Defense, a class designed to teach women tips and tricks for avoiding or escaping sexual assault scenarios, was offered to women throughout the
April 12, 2012 Finance Airmen committed to making customers happy There are several reasons to joining the world's greatest Air Force and although many people may join to serve their country, some may join for job security and a constant paycheck in the current economy.Throughout the Air Force, as well as here on Malmstrom Air Force Base, there are people
March 30, 2012 Exterminators eliminate pests, weeds, badgers It's 6 a.m. on a typical spring morning. Two staff members from Malmstrom Air Force Base's 341st Civil Engineer Squadron pest management team are prepared to work until 7 p.m. Fully decked out in hard hats, respirators, rubber gloves, boots and coveralls, Michael Shotwell and Thomas Maclean, pest