ACC gets new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Steve Sullens was announced as the new command chief for Air Combat Command Oct. 18. Chief Sullens joins ACC from Randolph AFB, Texas, where he was the Chief of the Chiefs' Group, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel for Headquarters Air Force. The chief is expected to

Holiday deadlines rapidly approaching for troop support

While the holidays may still seem far away, Americans hoping to show their support to deployed troops must be aware of some rapidly approaching deadlines. According to the Military Postal Service Agency, or MPSA, mail going parcel post must be sent by Nov. 14, while first class mail must be sent by

National Guard breaks ground on new facility

Officials announce open registration to Air Force symposium

10/12/2007 - 9/20/2007 -- Air University officials here recently announced open registration to the 2007 Air Force Heritage to Horizons Women's Training Symposium scheduled for Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. The symposium at the Waterford Receptions in Springfield, Va., is open to women and men who have served

Fire Prevention Week parade and open house a hit

Ellsworth kicks off Fire Prevention Week

Ellsworth firefighters kicked off Fire Prevention Week with a firefighter challenge. Five teams from the fire department and other Ellsworth agencies participated in the activities Oct. 3. The firefighter challenge course was filled with physically demanding contests like the hose drag, the ladder

History revisited<br>28th CS cracks open 30-year-old time capsule

The year was 1977. Jimmy Carter was President, "Star Wars" was released in theaters, Elvis Presley died, the vast majority of today's Airmen weren't born yet, and the 44th Communications Squadron sealed a time capsule upon its re-designation as the 2148th CS. In the 30 years since the time capsule

New legislation limits lenders

Congress has recently passed legislation that will limit the annual percentages on payday and other types of loans offered to military members and their families. "Predatory lending companies have long offered short-term, high-interest loans (sometimes referred to as pay day loans) to military

Ellsworth Boot Camp <br> New HAWC program provide Airmen springboard to better fitness

Editor's Note: This article is part one of a three-part series. Boot Camp volunteers kicked off the new four-week program with a pre-test. This baseline would later be used to equate the overall value of the program and determine its fate. About 10 volunteers arrived at the health and wellness

Ellsworth CFC works toward $90,000 goal

Ellsworth's Air Force Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Sept. 24 and will run through Oct. 12. All military and civilians employees on Ellsworth can contribute to the CFC. The CFC raises money for various national and local charities. Over the next three weeks, Ellsworth will attempt to raise