June 8, 2007 Backyard barbecue safety tips can't be overemphasized According to the National Fire Protection Association, gas and charcoal grills caused an average of 1,000 structure fires and 3,400 outdoor fires in or on home properties in 2005. To make sure your next barbecue doesn't go up in flames, the Fire and Emergency Services Fire Prevention Office
June 8, 2007 101 Critical Days of Summer: Get to your summer vacation destination safely "Where do you kids want to go this summer?" asks Mr. Griswold in National Lampoon's 'Vacation.' "Wally World Dad, Wally World!" the youngsters reply. So, the Griswold family prepares for the 2,000-mile drive in their trusty station wagon to the most exciting theme park in the world. Unfortunately
May 10, 2007 Providing a safety net: Security Forces volunteers come to the aid of visually impaired for two days of spirited competition Malmstrom Airmen have a reputation for being quick to volunteer when the community needs them. For a group of 36 special athletes, their call for help was heeded by about 70 off-duty security forces members eager to lend a hand. They gathered at the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind then marched
May 3, 2007 Rolling out retiree red carpet: Team Malmstrom comes together for Montana veterans Some came from as far away as Texas. Others drove in from the local community. But they all came to Malmstrom for one reason - to participate in the activities offered around base during Retiree Appreciation Weekend Friday and Saturday. "I had one woman tell me she'd been to bases all over the U.S.
April 26, 2007 Retiree Appreciation Weekend: A look at what's being offered The following events and activities are being offered as indicated below. Friday: 4 p.m. - Formal retreat ceremony at Medal of Honor Park (inclement weather site is the 3-Bay Hangar). Retirees should be in uniform if wanting to participate in the ceremony. Friday: Following Retreat - Social hour at
April 26, 2007 Basic moral values guide chaplain's assistant Senior Airman Sarah Pizano, 341st Space Wing Chaplain's Assistant, has one major goal in life - to help people. "I believe we're here to do more than just serve ourselves," said Airman Pizano. "I think we're here not just to live our lives, but to help others who are struggling to make it
April 25, 2007 Q&A's regarding Airman Battle Uniform Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Linda Capozzoli, Casualty Assistance Advisor with the 341st Mission Support Squadron and is an excerpt from the Airman Battle Uniform Strategic Communication Plan dated Nov. 28, 2006. Questions should be directed to her at 731-2426. Q1: When
April 25, 2007 A whole new person: Texas civilian drops 115 pounds with help from HAWC Diana Harmon was startled awake by her cat standing on her chest, pawing at her face. The cat was trying to get Ms. Harmon to breathe. Weighing 270 pounds she suffered from sleep apnea and not wanting to use a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, she sought alternative means. She went to the
April 19, 2007 Play ball! Fun, food, friends make for sucessful Little League opening day Armed with lawn chairs and baseball gloves, more than 200 youth and family members gathered at Field Six to celebrate the opening day of the Little League Season. Dozens of Little Warriors lined the field as the seven teams were introduced, team-by-team, into the center of the field. After the seven
April 16, 2007 A whole new person: Texas civilian drops 115 pounds with help from HAWC Diana Harmon was startled awake by her cat standing on her chest, pawing at her face. The cat was trying to get Ms. Harmon to breathe. Weighing 270 pounds she suffered from sleep apnea and not wanting to use a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine, she sought alternative means. She went to the