March 20, 2019 Defenders participate in tactical combat casualty care familiarization training Airman 1st Class Jacquez Simmons, 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron defender, participates in tactical combat casualty care familiarization training March 13, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Defenders used live M-84 stun grenades as they secured a simulated training facility by
March 19, 2019 Good nutritional behaviors fuel Airmen March is National Nutrition Month, and while the entire month emphasizes the importance of good nutrition, the 341st Medical Operations Squadron health promotions team aims to see good nutritional behaviors become a daily routine.
March 13, 2019 Team Malmstrom gains a future K-9 veteran Military working dogs and handlers support defense posture by providing a psychological deterrent and increased security, as well as serving local communities in aid requests, such as bomb detections and drug inspections.The 341st Security Forces Squadron MWD unit was assigned a new female K-9,
March 8, 2019 Mental health support group breaks stigmas, builds resiliency In the military, talk of mental health can carry a stigma. Thoughts of, “how will this impact my career?”, or, “will this affect my credibility?” can run through the minds of those struggling with mental health concerns.Contrary to these stigmas, dealing with mental health concerns won’t damage your
March 6, 2019 Modernization in the missile field, M18 to phase out M9 Malmstrom security forces defenders are integrating the new M18 modular handgun system as part of the Reconstitute Defenders Initiative, which aims to modernize weapons systems and increase warfighter lethality.The M18 phases out the M9, which has been in use for more than 30 years.
Feb. 28, 2019 Defenders rescue civilian in rollover For one team of Airmen, a seemingly normal drive home turned into an adrenaline rush to save a civilian in the midst of a snow storm.
Feb. 14, 2019 Eliminating health hazards one pest at a time Insects, rodents, snakes and weeds, what do these things have in common? They all are capable of interfering with our mission and well-being.It is the job of the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron pest management team to eradicate these irritants to ensure the safety of the base populous and the
Feb. 5, 2019 Annual Awards Banquet The Big Sky First Sergeant’s Council hosted the Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 2 at the Grizzly Bend on base.
Jan. 18, 2019 582nd OSS Detachment 4 Change of Command Maj. Cas Smith, right, accepts command of the 582nd Operations Support Squadron, Detachment 4, from Lt. Col. Todd Springer, 582nd OSS commander, Jan. 18, 2019, at Malmstrom AFB, Mont. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Turner)
Jan. 17, 2019 Airmen innovation saves $224K, promotes safer travel In northern tier bases, weather ranges drastically from triple digits and hot road conditions to double-digit negatives, making icy roads hazardous if not travelled properly. Despite the risk, Airmen travel to and from the missile field to accomplish the mission.