Civic Leader Program visits MAFB

Col. Jennifer Reeves, 341st Missile Wing commander, gives a mission brief to Air Force civic leaders May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Civic leaders from across the nation visited Malmstrom to learn about the wing’s intercontinental ballistic missile mission to more effectively advocate on behalf of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Truesdell)

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, deputy chief of staff of strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, thanks Airmen for their service May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Clark and Air Force civic leaders visited Malmstrom to get a hands-on view of the mission and the importance of the security and surety it provides to the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Truesdell)

Tech. Sgt. Rafael Mauricio, 341st Security Support Squadron tactical response force member, describes his job to Air Force civic leaders May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Civic leaders viewed a demonstration of an intercontinental ballistic missile recapture and recovery exercise during their visit to Malmstrom to more accurately understand the needs and requirements of the nuclear mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Truesdell)

Airmen from the 341st Security Support Squadron tactical response force rappel down an access tunnel of an intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility during a recapture exercise May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Air Force civic leaders toured Malmstrom’s facilities and viewed demonstrations depicting different roles and resources needed to effectively execute the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Truesdell)

Airmen from the 341st Security Support Squadron tactical response force simulate a recapture of an intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Numerous Air Force civic leaders visited Malmstrom to learn about the operational mission and support functions for the 13,800 square-mile missile complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Truesdell)

Senior Airman Brian Finkel, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, briefs Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, deputy chief of staff of strategic deterrence and nuclear integration, and Sandy Person, an Air Force civic leader, May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Static displays of equipment used by several base agencies were present to help Airmen describe operational functions critical to the unit’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Truesdell)

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter flies over Montana farmland during an Air Force civic leader visit May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Air Force civic leaders visited Malmstrom’s facilities to learn about the operational mission and support functions for the 13,800-square-mile missile complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Whetston)

First Lt. Quinn Sokolnicki, 10th Missile Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile operator, speaks to Air Force civic leader members May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Civic leaders toured an ICBM launch control center as part of their orientation to the ICBM mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob M. Thompson)

Air Force civic leaders tour a payload transporter vehicle trailer May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Air Force civic leaders serve as a civilian outreach unit for the Air Force and the civilian community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob M. Thompson)

Staff Sgt. Zackery Waitkus, 341st Security Support Squadron law enforcement member, describes the purpose of military equipment to Air Force civic leaders May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Air Force civic leaders are respected community leaders selected to serve as advocates on behalf of Airmen and the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob M. Thompson)

Joe Leverett, Air Force civic leader member, speaks with Airmen during an Air Force civic leader visit May 6, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Air Force civic leaders visited Malmstrom’s facilities to learn about the 341st Missile Wing’s mission and what is needed to support intercontinental ballistic missile Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob M. Thompson)