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  • Senior Airman John Robertson, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron convoy response force leader, is one out of 22 Airmen selected to try out for the Air Force men’s basketball team. Those selected to try out for the AF men’s basketball team will go TDY for 27 days to compete in the All-AF Men’s Basketball Trial Camp in San Antonio, Texas, and the 2014 Armed Forces Men’s Basketball Championship at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua Smoot)

    CRF member selected for AF men's basketball team try out

    Senior Airman John Robertson, 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron convoy response force leader, was one out of 22 Airmen recently selected to try out for the Air Force men's basketball team."It feels great to be selected for this," Robertson said. "I may not be the best player in the world, but I think I have the determination and the heart to
  • An Airman throws water onto a simulated burning building during Malmstrom Air Force Base’s fourth annual Fire Prevention Week fire muster Oct. 10. While completing this station, contestants were required to fill a 55-gallon drum by throwing water onto the roof of the structure and having the runoff drain into the barrel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Collin Schmidt)

    Malmstrom participates in Fire Prevention Week

    This year's Fire Prevention Week started off with a bang at Malmstrom Air Force Base. The week-long event, which was created to raise fire safety awareness, offered base personnel and residents the opportunity to learn from Malmstrom's very own firefighters about fire prevention while participating in more than 15 individual activities and a fire

  • Prevention: One act can save a life

    Life is full of challenges, and when it seems overwhelming many people rely on inner strength and the support of others to get through the tough times and emerge stronger. However, some people may not feel strong enough to overcome their pain and suffering. As a result, they may think about harming themselves. The Air Force takes suicide
  • September is National Preparedness month and the Installation Office of Emergency Management is here to help. By following a simple mantra--be informed, make a plan, build a kit, and get involved--everyone can be prepared for most disasters. For more information call Technical. Sgt. Jonathan Maas or Staff Sgt. Nathan Sisk at 731-6632 or visit www.ready.gov. (Courtesy graphic)

    National Preparedness Month: Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare

    Editor's Note: Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Maas and Staff Sgt. Nathan Sisk from the Installation Office of Emergency Management provided information for this article. Natural disasters, hazardous material spills, terrorist attacks, and zombie apocalypses are all real and valid reasons to be thinking about preparedness. OK, preparing for a zombie

  • Comprehensive Airman Fitness: A Lifestyle and culture

    Comprehensive Airman Fitness is comprised of a multitude of targeted programs and activities as well as resiliency skills taught to enable Airmen to make sound choices.The program's goal is to build and sustain a thriving and resilient Air Force community that fosters mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness. The new AFI 90-506, published
  • (from left to right) Senior Airman Josh Love, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels maintenance journeyman, Senior Airman Vince Betzel, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron missile communication team chief, and Senior Airman Scott Allen, 5th Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair technician, pose for a photograph on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 25, 2014. All three are currently attending Airman Leadership School in preparation to become Staff Sergeants and supervisors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

    Becoming a supervisor

    This is the first in a three part series describing the role and views of different supervisors in each tier of Air Force enlisted leadership. First from the viewpoint of Airmen, then NCOs, and finally SNCOs all from separate career fields.Three young men from very different backgrounds now find themselves at the same point in their Air Force
  • The 2014 Critical Days of Summer, May 23 - Sept. 2, focuses on risk management for all summer activities – on and off duty. This year’s theme, Risk: Double checks, not second thoughts, reminds you to be responsible wingmen and to take care of yourselves, your families, and your teammates.

    Don't pay the ultimate 'price' when it comes to sport injuries

    (Editor's Note: This story is part of a series from the 341st Missile Wing Safety office highlighting the Critical Days of Summer)Whether you're getting ready for the big game or just heading out for an afternoon workout, it's important to keep sports preparation in mind to help prevent injury.According to U.S. Air Force Safety Center, during the
  • Capt. Billy Terry, 341st Operational Support Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile senior combat crew instructor, was given the opportunity to chase a dream he had for most of his life – working as a space systems operator. “I did want to go to space,” Terry said. “But, I've seen a radical change in leadership over the past couple months. I see the changes in missiles as a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I want to be a part of it." (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua Smoot)

    MAFB officer stays with missiles due to FIP

    Capt. Billy Terry, 341st Operational Support Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile senior combat crew instructor, was given the opportunity to chase a dream he had for most of his life - to change career fields and work as a space systems operator. Terry, who has been in the missile career field at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, for three

  • Critical Days of Summer week 11: In the line of fire

    Have you ever used a grill or eaten grilled food? Sure you have, who hasn't?For centuries, a preferred method of cooking has been to grill over an open flame. The Declaration of Independence names certain unalienable rights such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; in which nothing makes some happier than a full stomach and having a

  • Social media requires care, caution with political material

    Most Americans are born with a political rattle in their hands and learn to shake it early.While U.S. culture promotes opinions and debate, Airmen should be reminded that, while on active duty -- and even for reservists who may be perceived as active military representatives -- participating in politics on social media is exactly the same as it is
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