Military Matters
The latest news, stories and first hand accounts from Malmstrom Air Force Base and the Montana National Guard. Read the stories, watch the videos and support our local heroes.
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Airman cherishes Father's Day with family
Posted 11:24 AM 6/17/2013 by Tara Grimes (tara@krtv.com)
After 20 years in the Air Force - including three missed Father's Days and several other important special moments - being in his children's lives on a day like Father's Day isn't something that MSgt Devin True takes for granted.
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Airman struck by lightning in Judith Basin County
Posted 4:15 PM 6/11/2013 by KRTV
The person who was struck by lightning in Judith Basin County on Tuesday has been identified as an airman assigned to Malmstrom Air Force Base.
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Disabled American Veterans conference underway in Great Falls
Posted 5:08 PM 6/7/2013 by Cody Proctor
Veterans are gathered in Great Falls for the state's annual Disabled American Veterans conference. The meeting attracted about 60 veterans from all over the Treasure State.
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U.S. Navy will name new ship USS Billings
Posted 4:38 PM 6/6/2013 by MTN News
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced on Thursday that the next two littoral combat ships (LCS) will be named USS Billings and USS Tulsa.
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MT Air National Guard welcomes new Command Chief
Posted 5:58 PM 6/1/2013 by Lindsey Gordon (lindsey@kxlh.com)
The Adjutant General has selected CMSgt Timothy Zumbrun as the next Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Montana Air National Guard.
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Agreement aims to help children of military members
Posted 10:03 AM 5/28/2013 by Jen Fenter (jen@krtv.com)
The Stanley family has moved to 14 bases and into 16 different homes through the years, which means picking and starting over every time.
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Memorial Day 2013 in Great Falls
Posted 6:13 PM 5/27/2013 by Tara Grimes (tara@krtv.com)
Memorial Day ceremonies held in and around Great Falls pay tribute and offer time for reflection.
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Workers add new tiles to Montana Veterans Memorial
Posted 12:02 PM 5/27/2013 by Tara Grimes (tara@krtv.com)
The Montana Veterans Memorial has some new additions after workers added more than 80 new tiles this past week. This comes right in time for the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday afternoon.
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Big Sky Honor Flight works to make veterans comfortable on DC trip
Posted 5:20 PM 5/24/2013 by Tim McGonigal
Organizers of the Big Sky Honor Flight work to see that every Montana veteran of World War II gets a chance to see their memorial in the nation's capital. While many veterans face health issues that make the trip seem restrictive, the Honor Flight crew makes it easier, and more affordable, than (More) • Video (1) • Photos (2)
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Big Sky Honor Flight takes Montana WWII veterans to D.C.
Posted 9:25 AM 5/23/2013 by Tim McGonigal
More than 80 WWII veterans returned to the Treasure State on Monday after participating in the fourth Big Sky Honor Flight. The program gives veterans an up-close look at some of the nation's most iconic war and historic memorials.
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