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Malmstrom Remembered: 911’s Lasting Impact | Missoula News
On September 11, 2001, the attacks sent shockwaves through America—and Malmstrom Air Force Base was no exception. For families like Melissa Laferriere’s, the eerie silence before alerts, sudden lockdowns, and the looming fear of deployment became part of daily life. Her husband, a Civil Engineer Squadron airman, was among the first deployed, leaving behind precious birthday memories captured in photos. In the aftermath, security tightened permanently, changing everything from airport commutes to everyday routines. Twenty-five years later, those who lived through it still remember the trauma…
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