Cell phone restriction still applies on Mountain Home AFB

Although the state of Idaho doesn't currently have a cell phone ban, use of cell phones, including texting while driving, on Mountain Home Air Force Base, as well as all other military installations, is limited to hands free only.Cell phone use while driving on any Air Force installation without a

Giant voice system to be tested

Beginning Aug. 3, the base giant voice system will undergo tests and upgrades conducted by an Air Combat Command team and command post personnel.Testing will occur between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 3 through 7."The purpose of the giant voice system is to allow command post controllers to

Base continues to monitor pesticides, asbestos

In early July, Col. John Bird, 366th Fighter Wing commander, signed an agreement called a Consent Order with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The Consent Order provides a framework to address issues related to the pesticide chlordane used in base housing in the 1950s, 60s and 70s

Weapons load crews vie for victory

Chiefs group hosts steak burn

Justice report

The 366th Fighter Wing Judge Advocates Office recently released the following information on violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice from May 1 to June 30.Articles 15 An airmen from the 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received nonjudicial punishment consisting of 45 days extra duty

366th CS names its warrior of the week

Senior leaders with the 366th Communications Squadron recently selected the following individual as their warrior of the week. The recognition program highlights members of the 366th Fighter Wing who make significant contributions to their unit and the base.Airman 1st Class Izell JohnsonUnit and