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Posted 9:07 AM 9/6/2010 by Ashley Korslien (KRTV)
Education is critical to the success of America's military; it starts in basic training, and continues throughout the career of all Air Force personnel. One of the foundations of Air Force education is known as Airman Leadership School (ALS), and at Malmstrom Air Force Base, class is now in (More)
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Posted 6:38 PM 8/30/2010 by Alex Grubb (KRTV)
More than 300 members of the 219th and 819th RED HORSE Squadrons boarded a plane at Great Falls International Airport on Monday morning for another deployment.The squadrons are being deployed to Southwest Asia as part of the Overseas Contingency Operation.Members of the (More)
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Posted 11:37 AM 8/30/2010 by Ashley Korslien (KRTV)
More than 300 airmen deployed early Monday out of Great Falls, and many will leave behind young children - but Malmstrom Air Force Base has a very active Youth Center that is packed with activities and events to keep the kids busy during their parents' absenceCindy Berg, the chief of (More)
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Posted 10:54 PM 8/22/2010 by Ashley Korslien (KRTV)
Some military veterans enjoyed a little rest and relaxation on the Missouri River recently as part of Project Healing Waters.Captain John Gehring of the Montana Army National Guard noted, "Montana is all about wonder, it's all about beauty. And just being here in the sunshine right (More)
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Posted 10:39 AM 8/16/2010 by Ashley Korslien (KRTV-Great Falls)
When eating an apple a day doesn't keep the doctor away, staff members at the Malmstrom Air Force Base pharmacy are ready to assist.Master Sergeant Brenda Martinez-Lashley noted, "We serve about 9,500 patients; active duty, their family members, retirees and their dependents also. (More)
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Posted 10:27 AM 8/9/2010 by Ashley Korslien (KRTV-Great Falls)
In Montana, the word weather is synonymous with the work unpredictable, and that's why there is an elite group of airmen at Malmstrom Air Force Base to make sure the base is fully prepared, no matter the season.From sub-zero temperatures and blinding blizzards, to summer downpours and (More)
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Posted 10:16 AM 8/2/2010 by Ashley Korslien (KRTV-Great Falls)
In this edition of Military Matters, we introduce you to two of the most influential women in Montana, and how they are helping our troops: Chief Master Sergeant Jayne Hewett of the Montana Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sergeant Cari Kent of Malmstrom Air Force Base.Each one (More)
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Posted 9:53 AM 7/26/2010 by Aaron Flint (Montana's News Station)
The News Station's Aaron Flint offers us a rare look at the war in Afghanistan with a look at the front lines from two men who made the trip to the war zone to bring us an up-close look at the mission.Together, retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Fleet Lentz, a Vietnam veteran, and Mike (More)
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Posted 10:00 AM 7/19/2010 by Ashley Korslien (KRTV-Great Falls)
Being an active member of the military takes more than just physical and mental strength, which is why there is a special program at Malmstrom Air Force Base to keep airmen and their families healthy.Malmstrom's deputy civil engineer John Hale knows that staying healthy is more than (More)
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Posted 10:08 AM 7/12/2010 by Ashley Korslien (Great Falls)
Many airmen and soldiers around Montana are preparing for overseas deployments, but at Malmstrom Air Force Base, there is a new way these military members can be in their own homes, even while they are thousands of miles away.It's called the "Reading For Readiness" program, and it (More)
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