Mortuary affairs NCO to commission at OTS

A mortuary affairs Airman will soon hang up his NCO stripes, trading them in for a shiny set of gold bars.Staff Sgt. Alan Brown, 366th Force Support Squadron mortuary affairs noncommissioned officer-in-charge, was selected for officer training school and upon completion, will be commissioned as a

Energy conservation...it pays!

In 2012, members of the 366th Civil Engineering Squadron challenged MHAFB personnel with a "Throttle Back Program", asking each Gunfighter to do their part to help minimize the base's energy consumption. After months of adhering to tips like lowering thermostats and turning off computer monitors,

Base Tax Center prepares for grand opening; unveils new self-service stations

Base tax center volunteers are preparing for the tax center's grand opening Feb. 12 in building 512.Sixty volunteers from across the wing have come forward to assist customers with filing their taxes."Every year, dozens of our fellow Airmen and civilians volunteer at the Gunfighter tax center," said

Special measures help reduce risk of influenza

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified an increase in the number of cases of influenza and influenza-like illnesses this year. You can reduce your chances of getting sick by getting vaccinated, washing your hands frequently, using hand sanitizers, coughing into your elbow and

Gunfighter 1 visits Whidbey Island

CE keeps structures sound, roads safe

Mountain Home Air Force Base weather has been brutal recently, causing a readiness exercise to end early, blanketing the roads with snow and ice, and causing pipes to burst in hangars and houses.Through it all, the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron has been there repairing structures and plowing safe

MHAFB out for blood

MHAFB will become an enabler to a cause that has the potential of saving numerous lives across the country -- the regular blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27, at the fitness center. Like clockwork, the base has hosted a blood drive every 52 days and most have proved successful in the eyes