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Malmstrom Air Force Base: a legendary chapter in America's military history

by Brandon Kong and Tonya McCleary

Tue, November 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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From Great Falls Air Field to the might Malmstrom Air Base, it remains the pride of Montana Courtesy Malstrom Air Froce Base Museum.jpg
This 1948 photo showcases the giant American 'Globemaster' transport plane on the runway in Berlin, after making its first flight from Frankfurt carrying 23 tons of flour during the Berlin airlift. (Courtesy: Getty/Keystone)

CASCADE COUNTY, MT (Amazing America) — Once the Great Falls Army Air Field, Malmstrom Air Force Base has flown its way into military and American history.

Its role in helping end the blockade of Berlin is the stuff of legends.

The base has been part of America's air defense for more than 80 years. To learn more about the Malmstrom Air Force Base's history check out this Montana Moment story from our sister station NBC Montana.

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