Malmstrom Airforce Base

What's The Story Of Malmstrom AFB, Montana's Only Military Base?
What's The Story Of Malmstrom AFB, Montana's Only Military Base?
What's The Story Of Malmstrom AFB, Montana's Only Military Base?
How did Great Falls end up with the only military base in Montana? Malmstrom's beginnings go all the way back to 1939 and the beginning of World War 2 in Europe. It was actually the idea of the local city council.  They got a hold of Montana's Senators, and by 1942 a survey group was here and construction started on May 9, 1942.  It...