Global Strike Top Shot

Every Airman has a story, and that's especially true for the 25,000 officers, enlisted personnel and civilians who comprise Air Force Global Strike Command. Capturing and highlighting snapshots of our Airmen's lives and how they fit into the AFGSC mission is a way the command can highlight the hard

Congressional staff learns about ICBM mission

Helicopter operations group stands up Aug. 1

The newly-formed 20th Air Force helicopter operations group plants its roots at F.E. Warren Air Force Base Aug. 1.The group assumes control of the helicopter squadrons across 20th Air Force sometime next year after it ends its provisional status, said Col. Dave Smith, the helicopter operations group

Strategic agility is the future of the Air Force

As the Air Force prepares for new challenges and opportunities of the coming decades, it faces sobering 21st-century realities: global centers of power have become more distributed and the terrorism threat more dispersed. Most importantly, the emerging environment is demonstrating a trend that could

Skid trainers test Airmens’ skills, increase field safety

Security forces personnel, maintenance personnel and missileers at Malmstrom Air Force Base drive anywhere from 24,000 to 64,000 miles a day, depending on weather conditions. With the youngest driving force in the Air Force, safety and training play key roles in the development of Malmstrom's Airmen

Veterans, community stand together at The Wall That Heals

During the Vietnam War, veterans returning home from combat often felt unwelcomed by the American public. Met with hostility by war protesters and with indifference by a society increasingly numbed by televised warfare, many veterans withdrew and suffered in silence. It was for this reason that the

Malmstrom's new 24/7 fitness center

For some, keeping in shape while having a hectic work schedule can be a difficult task. For various military members, their work schedules can require them to work all night and sleep during the day. While all military members are held to a high standard in keeping physically fit, some have to find

Code change by the numbers proves unity of Wing One

The 341st Missile Wing successfully completed its codes change program July 25, updating all 150 launch facilities and 15 launch control centers assigned to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. This effort ensures Malmstrom's arsenal of Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles remain a safe,

Air Force to change enlisted evaluations, promotions

 Air Force officials announced a series of sweeping changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System July 31.The changes are intended to ensure the Air Force truly makes job performance the driving factor and will be implemented incrementally beginning in August 2014

Malmstrom Airmen return home to families, friends

Fifteen Airmen from the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron returned home July 22, after a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia. One more Airman is scheduled to return July 25. The team deployed to U.S. Central Command to support the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Forces Squadron.