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  • Fit to fight: the perfect push-up

    As Air Force members continue to prepare themselves for the increased frequency and updated scoring of the new physical training test, Airmen at Ellsworth can use Bellamy Fitness Center resources to develop a total-body workout that improves overall fitness and helps earn maximum points on the

  • This month in history: Siege of Yorktown

    Oct. 16, 1781, saw the end of the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War ; however, it took eight more years for a fledgling nation forged by sacrifices made by volunteers in uniform to ratify a constitution that promised democracy. During the summer of 1781, when British General

  • Fit to fight: built for speed

    With the new physical training test focusing more on the mile and a half run, Airmen are utilizing programs and workouts created by the Bellamy Fitness Center staff to improve their run time and overall cardiovascular health. The fitness center staff stresses the importance of Airmen coming to them

  • Working toward number one

    In an effort to stay ahead of the educational power curve, Ellsworth leadership encourages Airmen to further their education with the help of services provided by the Base Education and Training Center. Airmen can use the center as a resource for obtaining a degree or certification, taking college

  • Deployed spouse network emphasizes Air Force family

    With an increasing number of Airmen deploying in today's expeditionary Air Force, more spouses and family members of these Airmen depend on the Air Force family for support. Though the families of these Airmen remain stateside, the deployed spouse network at Ellsworth ensures they will not have to

  • B-One Yard helps Airmen save money

    Airmen looking for household items and clothing can now scan the shelves and racks of the B -One Yard thrift and consignment shop, which recently reopened. The B-One Yard closed in June in order to reorganize and make improvements to the facility. "People were asking us all summer when we were going

  • "Friendship through sport"

    A 28th Comptroller Contracting Squadron financial analyst, won a gold, silver and two bronze medals at the 43rd World Military Swimming Lifesaving Championship in Montreal, Canada, Aug. 7-12, hosted by the International Military Sports Council. 1st Lt. Paul Parmenter won the gold medal for finishing

  • Profiles of the B-1: Electronic Warfare Technician

    When the B-1B Lancer flies missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, it relies not only on the pilot and proper maintenance - it relies on a sophisticated system to counter America's enemies. Because of the sensitivity of this system, a highly skilled team of

  • Different dialects comprise one voice of blue defending America

    With a multitude of backgrounds from all over the world, it's no surprise Airmen's various dialects can lead to confusion. Wanting a grinder during lunch sounds like an errand to go the hardware store, unless one is from Connecticut, according to Mr. Charles Grosvenor's Web site titled, "A list of

  • Taking care of our own

    Though Air Force first sergeants can be recognized by a diamond device in the upper blue field of their chevron, what may not be recognizable is the amount of knowledge, skill and dedication that comes with being a "shirt." As first sergeants, these men and women are directly responsible for the