Services

Force Support Squadron
The 341st Force Support Squadron attributes their high level of excellence to the professional men and women who epitomize the FSS mission. Two basic premises are the focus: continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations by being more responsive to ever-changing customer needs, and remaining combat ready to support the AEF mission. The men and women of the FSS are focused, dedicated and committed to the mission of the 341st Missile Wing.

We look forward to seeing you in our activities and will do everything we can to meet your needs. We have also developed a website with the most current and exciting activities going on. You will find the site to be interactive and also informative. As our motto says, "Visit us today, and visit us often."

If you have feedback on our programs, please fill out a comment card in the facilities or online either at http://www.341fss.com or at http://www. ice.disa.mil. Tell us about what we can improve and tell us about the programs you enjoy. We care about the level of service you receive.

Child Development Center
The CDC is staffed with well-trained, dedicated and caring professionals eager to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child. Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years receive the finest quality care. We provide a variety of outstanding developmental and educational programs, and we have fun, too! The Child Development Center offers care for the following age groups:

• Newborns, 6 weeks to 6 months
• Infants, 6 months to 12 months
• Pre-Toddlers, 12 months to 24 months
• Toddlers, 24 months to 36 months
• Preschool, 3 years to 5 years

The CDC offers a Summer Part-Day Preschool Program: one class—Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Parents select each week they want their child to participate.

The CDC offers a Part-Day Enrichment Program September through May. The Enrichment Program is called "Discoverers." The program is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. We also offer a class Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Some of the topics are dinosaurs, music, movement, space science exploration and sports/games. Discoverers' activities will include circle/story time, centers (art, library, table games), gross-motor/gym, music/ drama and snack/lunch. The CDC utilizes the new state of the art center for our Discoverers Program. Call the CDC for space availability or for more information at (406) 731-2417/2737.

Family Child Care
Family Child Care (FCC) is a realistic alternative to the Child Development Center (CDC). Providers, who are equally as trained as CDC caregivers, offer full-time, part-time, drop-in/hourly, before and after school, weekend, night, alert, TDY, and mildly sick care. If you have a child with special needs, please contact the FCC Coordinator for a list of providers who take special needs children. You may visit FCC at Building 4000 or call (406) 731-2116 for more information.

EXTENDED DUTY CHILD CARE
The Extended Duty Child Care Program assists military families working extended hours by increasing the hours of care available in contracted licensed FCC Homes at MAFB. The military member must be required to work extended duty hours in support of mission requirements.

The program provides services when your primary caregiver is unavailable. The primary caregiver may be the CDC, YPC, another FCC provider, a downtown facility or a relative.

WANT TO BE AN FCC PROVIDER?
Enjoy children? Are you a spouse of an active duty member? Want to have a business of your own? Need more of an income while staying at home to take care of your own children? If you answered yes to all of the above questions, consider becoming a Family Child Care provider.

WHAT IS AN FCC PROVIDER?
A FCC Provider cares for children, other than his/her own, in his/her own house for more than 10 hours a week. A FCC Provider may care for a maximum if six children at one time, including the provider's own children (less than 8 years of age, and only two of the six may be under 2 years of age).

WORRIED ABOUT START-UP COSTS?
All training is provided free of charge. The FCC also has a lending program of materials, which helps providers offer quality care at a reasonable cost and reduces the cost for individuals to become providers.

MISSILE CHILD CARE
The Missile Child Care Program assists military members who work in the missile field by providing overnight and weekend care for their children when they are posted to the field. Each family must have a primary caregiver available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The primary caregiver may be the CDC, YP, another FCC provider, a downtown provider, or another family member or relative. Missile Child Care Providers will provide transportation to and from the primary caregiver.

SUBSIDY PROGRAM
The Family Child Care Subsidy Program will assist working parents in finding quality, affordable childcare in FCC homes by sharing the cost of their childcare fees. Parents of children 3 years of age and younger who are enrolled in the FCC homes can pay their weekly fees according to their total family income. The fees are the same as parents would pay if their child were enrolled in the CDC.

CHILD CARE FOR PCS
The Air Force Aid Society provides eligible active-duty members up to 20 hours of free childcare (per child) while preparing to leave or upon arriving at Malmstrom. "Child Care for PCS" offers parents an opportunity to have their children cared for in a licensed FCC home while they are in/out processing, packing/unpacking, etc.

CHILD CARE FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Air Force Aid Society provides eligible parents with the opportunity for free child care in a licensed FCC home while volunteering on base.

RETURN HOME CARE
Active-duty members, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members returning from a 30-day or more deployment are eligible to receive up to 16 hours of free care (per child) upon their return to their home station.

Malmstrom Youth Programs
Participants in Malmstrom's Youth Programs have access to high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs resources and materials in the following areas:
• Character and Leadership Development: Programs include AF Youth of the Year, Keystone and Torch Clubs, Congressional Awards Program, AF Aviation Camp and more!
• Education and Career Development: Programs include Youth Employment Skills (YES), computer lab, community service projects and instructional classes such as music and martial arts.
• Health and Life Skills: 4-H, Babysitters Course and Club, daily activities
• The Arts: Fine Arts Contest, Photography Contest, daily activities, field trips
• Youth Sports, Fitness, and Recreation: Programs include indoor soccer, co-rec basketball, little league t-ball, softball and baseball, Fit Factor and daily challenges.
• School Age: Programs are safe, supervised and age-appropriate. They are available before and after school, on school holidays and during summer day camp. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and transportation are provided to and from several elementary schools in close proximity to the base. The program is certified by DoD and accredited by the National After-School Alliance.

Check out our great Rec Room complete with a big screen TV, Wii, dance machine, game carousel and more! We offer daily, weekly and monthly programs such as teen and tween nights, theater programs and more. For more information, call Youth Programs at (406) 731-4634, stop by Building 1145 or visit http://www.341fss.com 

Arts and Crafts Center
This consolidated facility houses the Auto Shop, Wood Shop and Arts and Crafts under one roof and has state-of-the-art equipment to provide the best programs and services to meet all your leisure and instructional needs. The Arts and Crafts Center also operates a brushless car wash and two coin-operated bays. The Arts and Crafts Center is located in Building 1248 and the phone number is (406) 731-3641.

The Arts and Crafts facility offers countless alternatives to the many outdoor activities available in Montana. Classes are offered in the fine arts, as well as crafts and pottery, and the retail store supports these programs. Classes are offered for both adults and children. Special classes will be set for squadrons and other groups. Instructors are contracted to teach classes and there is always a need for instructors with new ideas who are interested in teaching.

For the convenience of our customers, we offer custom picture framing for those who don't want to do it themselves. Engraving services are available in our engraving shop with a variety of plaques, trophies and nametags. We will design awards to your specifications. Contests are held throughout the year on such activities as photography, art, sculpture, wood, handcrafts and more.

Wood Shop
The Arts and Crafts Center has major woodworking equipment such as saws, planers, drill press, lathe, shaper and sanders available to complete large or small projects. A variety of hand tools are also available for the woodworker and classes are taught for those with various levels of knowledge.

Auto Hobby Shop
The Auto Hobby Shop has 12 general stalls with four available lifts plus a welding room, sanding and grinding room, machine room and paint booth. An extensive inventory of check-out tools and up-to-date equipment allows the guests to complete minor or major repairs. The Auto Hobby Shop also accomplishes some service work such as radiator flushes, tire changing and balancing, and battery charges. We also offer a "Lemon Aid" Service if you are planning to buy a second hand car—bring it in and we'll check it out. Call (406) 731-3777 for more information.

Outdoor Recreation
Malmstrom's award winning Outdoor Recreation has equipment rentals, family recreation and adventure trips, classes, recreational information, RV storage, a swimming pool and FamCamp facilities. Check out all they have to offer at http://www.341fss.com  call (406) 731-3263 or stop by Outdoor Recreation, Building 1222.

Equipment Rentals: Everything from skis and snowboards in winter to rafts and fishing boats in summer. ODR also rents canopies, tables and chairs for parties as well as the lawn tools/equipment you need to quickly handle chores so you can get out and enjoy Montana's great outdoors.

Recreational Family and Adventure Trips: Would you like to try whitewater rafting or kayaking, backpacking, caving, winter camping or backcountry skiing? ODR trips provide the expertise, equipment, trip planning and transportation to make your adventures ones that you'll talk about for a long time. Want to get out with the family? Try a hayride and hotdog roast in the mountains, a wildflower hike or a snowshoe trip to find animal tracks. Moonlight snowshoe, cross country skiing and canoe trips are very popular, too.

Classes: Fly casting, fly tying, Dutch oven cooking, ice fishing, river rafting and canoe paddling are some of the offerings. Moms like "Staying Warm for Winter Fun" to learn the best way to keep kids warm while playing, regardless of how old the kids are! ODR also has kayak paddling and roll classes taught year-round indoors!

Recreational Information: In addition to a "Visitor Center" brochure rack, ODR's staff members are familiar with most recreational opportunities in the area and are eager to help plan your outings.

RV Storage: Need to store a recreational vehicle? ODR has more than 350 spaces in a controlled access, outdoor storage lot for you to store your RV/boat/trailer.

FamCamp Facilities: The "Gateway" FamCamp has 25 full hook-up sites with concrete pads, laundry and shower facilities. The on-base "Gateway Annex" FamCamp also has 25 full hook-up RV sites (gravel surface) and five tent sites.

Swimming Pool: As an outdoor facility, the operation is limited to the summer months, but is open every day during the season, weather permitting. The pool features a 90' waterslide, swimming lessons and a small snack bar. Malmstrom personnel and their families are eligible to use the pool during open swim hours. Special times are designated for lessons, lap swimming, adult swimming and pool parties. The pool is located at Building 1020. For more information, call the pool at (406) 731-2638 or Outdoor Recreation office at (406) 731-3263. You can also visit http://www.341fss.com 

Parks: Two base parks are perfect for picnic grilling or just enjoying the day. Pow Wow Park features an acre of fishing opportunities and is annually stocked with rainbow trout. Sun Plaza Park is a great venue for large groups or unit gatherings and barbecues. It features a playground, pavilions, a volleyball court and plenty of parking.

Montana is at the center of one of America's most outstanding four season outdoor recreation regions. Convenient off-base recreational opportunities abound, including ski, canoe, biking and snowmobile clubs, shooting sports ranges, indoor pools, boat launch and marinas, golf courses and the River's Edge bike, jog, stroll or hiking trail. National Forests, Holter Lake, the Missouri River and Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks are just a few of the many popular destinations for base personnel.

For further information, call Outdoor Recreation at (406) 731-3263 or visit http://www.341fss.com  Endless opportunities exist to get out and enjoy the "great outdoors." Malmstrom AFB Outdoor Recreation makes it easy by offering convenient hours of operation, a knowledgeable and caring staff, and a variety of programs, resources and equipment for your use.

Aces High Bowling and Entertainment Center
This modern 3,400 square-foot, 12-lane facility includes a complete pro shop, resale area, snack bar and a sports lounge/entertainment room called the "Strike Zone." Rental lockers are available for customer convenience and the lanes feature a state-of-the-art automatic scoring system. Synthetic lanes were recently installed, along with new pinsetters and an automated bumper system. The center also has color-coded house balls for your use. Aces High hosts various special events, including the popular Extreme Bowling, and various tournaments. Youth bowling is a popular program supported by many volunteer coaches. Bowling instruction is available for all ages and league competition is year round. Leagues vary from men's, women's and mixed leagues to youth and handicap. Aces High is a place to bring the family, host squadron commanders' calls, retirement parties, promotion parties and youth parties, as well as squadron bowling days. Call for reservations.

Finally, the Strike Zone offers 15 televisions and individual speakers to watch NFL Sunday Direct Ticket or whatever else you prefer. They also have a pool table, a large screen TV and a lounge atmosphere for eating a pizza and relaxing. You can reach the Aces High staff at (406) 731-2695 or visit http://www.341fss.com    

Malmstrom Auditorium
The Malmstrom Auditorium offers free movies on Saturday afternoons and evenings. Current movie schedules are on http://www.341fss.com or you can call the movie hotline at (406) 731-3236.

Arden G. Hill Memorial Library
The well-stocked library contains more than 25,000 volumes, more than 80 paper periodicals, and more than 216,000 periodicals available online, as well as CD-ROMs, CDs, cassettes, videos, DVDs, and books on tape and CD for check out and home use. The library provides home access to academic and self-help repair databases by means of an activation code. Seventeen in-house computers are available to patrons.

Free programs for children at the library include Preschool Story Hour and Dial-a-Story, (stories available by dialing into the library line for a short story, read over the phone), a summer Reading Program for elementary school students and an annual Teen Mystery Program is also offered. Paperback, video and periodical exchanges are available.

The library is located in Building 1152. You can call the library at (406) 731-4638 or visit http://www.341fss.com for more information.

Fitness and Sports Center
Come in and enjoy our new multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art complex. This new facility houses more than 53,000 square feet of the finest in health and fitness offerings. The best part is there are no membership fees or dues, and you simply can't touch quality like this anywhere else. Your fitness is not just a fad—it's a lifestyle and we take that seriously. We're here to help you reach the simplest fitness goals you desire, or the most demanding workout regimen. Whether you want to slim down or bulk up, have more energy for work or for your family, or just look and feel better—we're here to help.

We'll also help you to exercise your options from intramural competition in sports, including softball, tennis, volleyball, racquetball, basketball, golf, and football to exercise options like indoor cycling, free weights and cardio equipment, or tailoring personal training to group fitness programs. We also offer many special and seasonal events throughout the year. Your options are almost limitless.

The heart of our new facility is the huge multipurpose gymnasium and indoor running track; now you can exercise in indoor comfort, despite the wide range of environmental conditions that the Big Sky Country dishes out. You will also have access to separate weight and cardio rooms with treadmills, elliptical and arc trainers, stair climbers, stationary cycles, spinning-bikes and rowing machines. You can watch your favorite program right on most equipment or on the Cardio-Theater with headphones. We provide two complete lines of strength training equipment; Nautilus resistance machines and Hammer Strength plate weighted. Some of our other areas include four racquetball courts, a wally-ball court, aerobics rooms, full sized basketball courts, two smaller gymnasium floors and a ¼ mile rubberized outdoor running track. Daily use and DV locker rooms have such features as saunas and steam rooms in addition to showers and storage lockers.

We tie this exceptional "gem" together for you in surroundings that make you feel at home, no matter what your current fitness level. Part of making this facility your home away from home is helping you find the fitness program that will help you achieve your personal health goals. We provide assistance and guidance to novice and amateur sports enthusiasts through our intramural sports program and special events like 5K fun runs, or if you are already an elite athlete we have avenues geared to ensure you have your shot at the nationals, internationals, world cups or even the Olympics! Whether you are a seasoned athlete or new to exercise, our state-of-the-art facilities provide the optimal environment for your workout. Once you walk through the door we want you to know you are part of something special. We strive to create an unparalleled experience, where you can train, play, refresh, relax, compete, meet and much more. We are simply the best and know it will keep you coming back! For more information and current events call (406) 731-3621 or visit http://www.341fss.com 

Employment with Services
Job employment through the Human Resources Office is available for spouses, dependents, active duty personnel and civilians. There are positions in most of the nonappropriated funds facilities with varied hours, benefits and salaries. For information on the types of jobs available, qualifications and employment information contact the HRO at (406) 731-4657.

Job information can also be found at http://www.341fss.com  

Dining Facility
Malmstrom's dining facility, is located at 303 75th St. North, Building 1075. A conference room is available for meetings and special occasions. The Elkhorn Diner also hosts Warrior Chef competitions, birthday and holiday meals, monthly dinner and movie nights and quarterly food shows. You can also check us out at http://www.341fss.com   read more...

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