B-1 crews conduct TWF test; receive pod spin-up

Multiple 53rd Wing units came together this week in testing upgrades and for Sniper targeting pod training for the B-1B Lancer. The primary testing event was the B-1 Tail Warning Function Spiral 2 Force Development Evaluation. The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron brought a bomber from Dyess AFB,

New Ellsworth under-aged drinking policy bares teeth

An Ellsworth Airman's poor choice made him one of the first to endure the new base policy regarding under-aged drinking Feb. 17. The new policy, which went into effect Feb. 7, takes a more aggressive stance against people under the age of 21 who choose to drink illegally. As written, anyone caught

Static displays provide up-close look at American airpower

Fifteen minutes of fame, it's something many hope for in their lifetimes. For some U.S. military members participating in the 2008 Singapore Air Show Feb. 19 to 24, the wait is over. Whether flying an air demonstration or manning a static display, Airmen and Sailors were the stars of the show as

Under Pressure

New Air Force financial leadership visits Ellsworth

South Dakota Senator John Thune and the Honorable John Gibson II, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller visited the Air Force Financial Service Center here Feb. 19. This was Mr. Gibson's first visit to the AFFSC as he was recently appointed to his

28th Medical Group receives ACC awards

Air Combat Command Surgeon Col. Kory Cornum presented the 2007 ACC-level medical group awards to members, both military and civilian, of the 28th Medical Group. Recipients of the awards met requirements in their fields while exhibiting outstanding individual performance on duty, Lt. Col. Tom

Assumption of command for Maintenance Group

Col. Thomas Fitch assumed command of the 28th Maintenance Group, Feb. 22, during a ceremony in Dock 33 officiated by Col. Scott Vander Hamm, 28th Bomb Wing commander. Colonel Fitch was previously stationed at Langley AFB, Va., as the Air Combat Command Directorate of Logistics Command and Control

Airman Leadership School students graduate

Twenty-eight enlisted members graduated from Ellsworth's Airman Leadership School and were recognized during a ceremony Feb. 14 at Dakota's. The mission of the ALS is to prepare senior airmen for supervisory duties and foster a commitment to the profession of arms. Award winners are: John L. Levitow

vMPF adds new self-service program for assignments

A new self-service assignments application launching Feb. 19 will eliminate a visit to the Military Personnel Flight/Element, saving Airmen both time and effort as part of the continuing initiatives of the Air Force's Personnel Services Delivery Transformation. Using the Expanded Permissive

Airmen's January reenlistment bonuses now retroactive

All eligible Airmen in Air Force specialty codes with a selective reenlistment bonus or those with a critical skills retention bonus who reenlisted Jan. 1 or later are authorized retroactive payment effective immediately, Air Force officials here announced recently. The 2008 National Defense