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  • Ellsworth works to repel mosquitoes

    As a result of recent storms and flooding, certain areas of the base became affected by standing water. In response, Ellsworth is taking an offensive stance against mosquitoes who deposit larvae into these water pools by treating them with pest-repellent larvicide. "We [the 28th Civil Engineer

  • Ellsworth welcomes new B-1 capability

    An Ellsworth B-1 launched its first local training sortie with the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod June 10. This upgrade to the B-1B Lancer improves aircrews' ability to identify targets, and enhance the B-1s non-traditional intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance capability and weapon impact

  • June 9 airpower summary: B-1B bombs enemy

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 9, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles performed shows of force to

  • 'Perspective' focuses on excellence

    In his latest "Enlisted Perspective," the Air Force's top enlisted Airman discusses how maintaining the Air Force core values will ensure continued success in today's turbulent times. "Each and every job is critical and Airmen must remain focused on the job at hand. We must give every task our most

  • Defense Secretary Gates delivers remarks to Airmen and women

    Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivered a speech June 9 to a crowd of nearly 400 members of Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base, Va. regarding the recent shift in Air Force top leadership.The transcript can be found at