Oct. 16, 2008 October is Energy Awareness Month The Air Force is a large consumer of energy and ever-climbing energy prices have an impact on the Air Force's budget and the federal government's budget. In 2008 alone, the Air Force spent more than $10 million on energy to cool, heat and light facilities at Malmstrom. Every dollar spent on energy
Oct. 9, 2008 New close-quarters battle center opens doors, new training for TRF Three loud bangs and the door sprang open. Within seconds, roughly eight Airmen enter the building with weapons drawn. One of them was the wing commander, learning the ropes of the tactical response force team and their new close-quarters battle training facility here. Col. Michael Fortney, 341st
Sept. 19, 2008 Chaplains support spiritual well-being On any Monday, Airmen from Malmstrom perform tasks that impact mission success. These Airmen include chaplains who lead worship, counsel and consult the military members and their families who comprise Malmstrom Air Force Base, the Montana Air National Guard and other tenant units on base. During
Sept. 12, 2008 Space Command Chaplain visits Malmstrom Impressed. That is what one chaplain said he was after meeting and hearing about the young Airmen performing the mission at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Chaplain (Col.) Gregory Tate, Air Force Space Command Chaplain, was given mission briefings by chapel staff and senior leadership; he also conducted
Sept. 12, 2008 Going the distance: Malmstrom runners take on Air Force Marathon Fifteen members of Team Malmstrom have been participating in a running group and will compete in the 12th Annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 20 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Members of the team put forth a lot of hard work and their dedication helped motivate each other through every
Sept. 4, 2008 Skimming the surface of greatness: Three young swimmers showcase determination at competitions The water dispersed into a million tiny bubbles and water droplets when they jumped into the base pool on a sunny summer day. The once calm water disappeared when the three eager teenagers splashed their way through the stillness to make the pool come alive. Their easiness and comfort in the water
Sept. 4, 2008 Building dreams back home Several members of the 819th RED HORSE Squadron recently returned from a seven-month deployment where they completed multi-million dollar projects assisting the Afghanistan and Iraqi people with rebuilding their communities. For one rural Montana town about eight miles east of Fairfield, the
Aug. 20, 2008 From turning wrenches to turning tables in 20 AF, Chief Spector visits Malmstrom Top leadership from the 20th Air Force came to Malmstrom Aug. 13 to 15, to participate in the deactivation festivities for the 564th Missile Squadron. Chief Master Sgt. David Spector, the new 20 AF Command Chief Master Sergeant, was among them. This was Chief Spector's first visit to Malmstrom in an
July 29, 2008 AFSA picnic gives back to community, encourages family fun Children laughing, running and playing; families sitting under trees and feasting on smoked, pulled pork sandwiches; and colleagues, friends and peers visiting and getting to know one another, was the scene at the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1156 family picnic July 26 at Sun Park
July 24, 2008 USAF Honor Guard instructors set standard Instructors from the United States Air Force honor guard stationed at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., traveled to F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., to conduct a mobile training class to standardize ceremonies and uniform wear at the base level. More than 20 Airmen from five Air Force bases including