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  • Ellsworth prepares to serve under new commander

    Col. Scott Vander Hamm assumes command of the 28th Bomb Wing from Col. Jeffry Smith in a formal change of command ceremony here June 1. Colonel Vander Hamm received his commission in 1986 through Air Force Officer Training School, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. In 1990 he completed his Master of

  • Ellsworth participates in America's Kids Run

    More than 30 children showed up May 19 as the 28th Services squadron held its America's Kids Run event. The kids run, which was held at the 1.5-mile Heritage Lake track here, is an opportunity for children ages 5 through 13 to participate in a fun run and is observed by Air Force, Navy and Army

  • AFPC improves four Airman assignment programs

    The Air Force Personnel Center recently improved four Airman assignment programs to further streamline Web-based personnel processes in support of Personnel Services Delivery and personnel transformation initiatives. The four programs include the Career Airman Base of Preference Program, the

  • Army & Air Force Exchange Service Recalls 'Soldier Bear' Toy Set Due to Lead

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, announced May 22, a voluntary recall of the Soldier Bear brand Invincible Transport Converters, Style #88931 activity play toy. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately. Name of

  • Airman 1st Class Jessica Wilborn

    What does your job entail? Checking in patients, making appointments, updating members in the Air Force Dental Readiness Assurance Program, and schedule several squadrons for their annual exams each month. What do you like about your job? Meeting new people every day Where are you from? Columbus, GA

  • Ellsworth Officers’ Spouses Club awards $20,800 in scholarships

    The Ellsworth Officers' Spouses Club, in support of the Military Dependents Scholarship Program, held its annual scholarship awards banquet May 17 at the Dakota's club. Fifteen scholarships were awarded to graduating high school seniors and three were awarded to military spouses. The total of all 18

  • Detour Doolittle Drive

    As a precautionary measure, a portion of Doolittle Drive has been blocked off indefinitely. The smoke stack outside Building 5902 was observed to be cracking on May 8. The inoperable, 95-foot structure was built in 1942. Emergency funding for its demolition has been sought. Daily observations of the