Folks, like me, who support Malmstrom AFB and the Montana Air National Guard in Great Falls, were waiting to hear the outcome of today’s (Friday) visit by the acting Air Force Secretary and the Air Force Chief of Staff. They were touring a few bases this week and happened to stop at Malmstrom and the Air National Guard.

Of course, this was not quite as big a deal to some folks as waiting for the Obama text message.

So, what’s the new mission?

According to the Associated Press, “Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester say no concrete plans were established during Friday’s meeting in Great Falls.”

Great. Wonderful. Nothing happened. In the days leading up to this visit, Tester and Baucus were on TV, in the newspapers, and issuing press releases touting the visit and the future of the military in Montana.

It is always somewhat comical to hear Baucus and Tester talk about the military when they have no idea about the subject.

Also, news is starting to spread that it looks like the proposed coal to liquid plant they supported for Malmstrom may be dead.

Oh well, Tester and Baucus accomplished their primary mission of getting some media coverage. At least we did not have to wait for a text message.