EOD Airmen train for the full spectrum of explosive threats

Field Training Exercise Big Trouble brought six Air Force EOD teams to Limestone Hills to train in a simulated deployed environment. Over the week, technicians worked scenarios spanning the threats they could meet downrange, such as improvised explosive devices, unexploded ordnance, weapons caches,

Grey Wolf crew makes first hoist rescue in Beartooth Mountains

When a hiker fell ill nine miles deep in the Beartooth Mountains on July 30, ground teams faced an all-night trek over rough terrain to reach her. So the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center called the 40th Helicopter Squadron. Within the hour, an MH-139A Grey Wolf — call sign Air Force Rescue 11 —

341st Comptroller Assumption of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. David Wyrick, 341st Missile Wing commander, and Maj. Christopher Miller, 341st Comptroller Squadron commander, pose for a photo during an assumption of command ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, July 29, 2026. As commander, Miller leads 341st Comptroller Squadron

341st SFS K-9 team enhances explosive detection readiness with interagency partners

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tony Rivera-Cruz, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, conducts explosive detection training alongside Liza, a 341st SFS explosive detection dog, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, July 27, 2026. The 341st SFS Military Working Dog section

CMSAF visits Malmstrom, recognizes Airmen driving nuclear deterrence

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe and his wife, Dr. Wolfe, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base July 22-23, 2026, to meet with the Airmen and families responsible for upholding the nation's nuclear surety.

Malmstrom firefighters partner with AFCEC to conduct prescribed burn, support installation readiness

Malmstrom Airmen strengthen expeditionary skills during Ready Airman Training race

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Gannon Holland, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron requirements and optimization officer in charge, runs with his team between stations during the Ready Airman Training race at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, July 10, 2026. The race was the culminating event for exercise Agile

819th RED HORSE Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Cristina Behrens, right, accepts command of the 819th Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy Operation Repair Squadron, Engineer (RED HORSE) Squadron from Col. Myles Gilbert, 800th RED HORSE Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, July

Malmstrom Airmen celebrate Nation's 250th anniversary with Great Falls community

U.S. Air Force Col. Aaron Baum, 341st Missile Wing deputy commander, exchanges high-fives with a group of children during a parade in Great Falls, Montana, July 4, 2026. Baum and other members assigned to Malmstrom Air Force Base joined community members during the parade to celebrate the nation's

Malmstrom AFB welcomes Col Wyrick as 341st Missile Wing commander

Maj. Gen. Stacy Huser, 20th Air Force commander, left, passes the guidon to Col. David Wyrick during the 341st Missile Wing change of command ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, July 2, 2026. The ceremony marked the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for the wing, which