29 Mar 2016

28th MDG wins awards, takes care of Ellsworth personnel

The 28th Medical Group's recent string of award-winning accomplishments reflects dedication to their mission of providing quality healthcare to Airmen and families, helping ensure readiness in all aspects of their training."As the 28th Medical Group, first and foremost, we're about the readiness of the active-duty members, ensuring they're mission

25 Mar 2016

28th BW reflects on Odyssey Dawn launch

Just over five years ago, a phone rang in the 28th Bomb Wing vice commander's office and made history.Less than 72 hours later, more than 1,100 maintenance personnel launched four B-1 bombers from the Ellsworth AFB flightline March 27, 2011 in blizzard conditions to support Operation Odyssey Dawn. It was the first time the aircraft had ever

24 Mar 2016

90 female missileers, B-52 aircrews make history

Ninety female missileers made Air Force history March 22 as the first all-female missile alert crews to serve on alert at three intercontinental ballistic missile wings simultaneously.In honor of Women's History Month, missileers based out of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota; F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming; and Malmstrom AFB, Montana, completed a

22 Mar 2016

PCMH ensures quality medical service to patients

Not a week goes by when the 28th Medical Group is not available to service Airmen and their families' immediate chronic issues.The quality of the medical facilities service will be validated to Joint Commission Patient Centered Medical Home standards by a survey that will run April 4 through 6, 2016."Meeting that standard means that we are just as

22 Mar 2016

Ellsworth holds adoption campaign for local community

The Ellsworth AFB chaplain corps held a "Why Not You?" adoption campaign at the Freedom Chapel on base, March 15, 2016.Several agencies spoke about different foster care programs willing families can take part in and ways they can adopt."For children, having an adult figure in their life is a major part of the foundation that is formed to help

15 Mar 2016

Who ya gonna call? Pest Busters!

The health and wellness of our Airmen and the success of our B-1 bomber mission relies on Ellsworth's pests to be handled safely and humanely.Luckily, there's one agency on base to call - the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management flight.The flight ensures Airmen are protected from the dangers of wild animals and insects."We are basically

11 Mar 2016

Bomber units refine skills at Red Flag 16-2

Since the earliest military operation in American aviation history, air bombardment has been a valuable asset to gain unique strategic and tactical advantages over opposing forces. This capability has helped to counter everything from enemy advancements in World War I to terrorist activities during our current overseas operations.Over the years,

8 Mar 2016

Ellsworth kicks off fundraiser with dodgeball tournament

A dodgeball tournament was held to kick off a fundraiser for the Air Force Assistance Fund Feb. 29, 2016.From Feb. 29 to April 7, the 28th Bomb Wing's goal is to reach approximately $60,000 in donations to the AFAF charity and its four affiliates to lend support to fellow Airmen and their families. Anyone can help with onetime cash payments or a

8 Mar 2016

Mortuary affairs: Remembering those who have passed

An Airman's Creed stanza reads, "I am an American Airman, I defend my country with my life," - some personnel make that ultimate sacrifice in defense of the U.S. Constitution.When that happens, it is up to the 28th Force Support Squadron mortuary affairs personnel to ensure that the remains of the lost are honored and treated with respect; but even

7 Mar 2016

Growing, developing with ALS

Prior to joining the NCO corps of the Air Force, senior airmen are put through the first round of professional military education, Airman Leadership School.The five-week course places senior airmen in real-world situations to provide them hands-on leadership training while also gaining a deeper understanding of the meaning behind being an