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  • Texas Hold' em, Armed Forces Style

    The hottest card game has hit the coolest spot on base. Dakota's is once again hosting its annual Texas Hold 'em tournament with twice as many chances to win. With two tournaments running from June 1 to August 24 and then September 7 to November 16, Friday nights are all about fun. Enjoy food and

  • Samuel O. Turner Airman Leadership School's new flight chief

    His uniform is pressed with a perfect crease running down his master sergeant stripes, his boots are highly shined with no blemishes, his hair cut is kept high and tight he portrays himself as a true Air Force professional and his actions will affect many Airmen. Master Sgt. Joey Parks, currently in

  • Airmen selected for commissioning

    Three Ellsworth Airmen were recently selected to participate in commissioning programs and will depart this summer to start their process of becoming the next future leaders of tomorrows Airmen. Staff Sgt. Jacob Roney, 28th Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, was selected to attend

  • To The Other Side Of The World In 'The Mighty B-ONE' -- part 2

    Editors note: This is the final part of a 2-part article.8 p.m. We are somewhere on the eastern side of the Atlantic. It's now dark and will be for the remainder of the flight until just before we land. We've been giving our positions at every longitude and latitude crossing via the high frequency

  • Whats wrong with my paycheck?

    It is May 14 and Senior Airman Joe Snuffy approaches the customer service counter at the 28th Comptroller Squadron finance office. Airman Snuffy wants to change an insurance allotment and wants it to take affect on his May 15 paycheck. The finance technician relays they can help him but it will not

  • Discussing tragedies to prevent future ones

    Florida fire fighter Ronny Garcia left the balmy, white-sand and palm tree laden beaches of his home state to deliver a somber message to the Black Hills community and Ellsworth's Airmen. "Take care of your friends; don't let them drive after drinking," he said. "Live a long and healthy life and

  • To the other side of the world in 'The Mighty B-ONE'

    Editors note: This is article is part one of a series.The alarm clock buzzes at 6:45 a.m. I let my wife hit the snooze button and roll over, hoping to get another 15 minutes, only to be startled by a little face staring at me, eye level, from the side of the bed. Not long after that, my youngest son

  • Swimming awareness for tots to adults

    As the young child approaches the side of the pool, his heart begins to race. He is excited about getting ready to jump into the waiting arms of the lifeguard already in the water. Cautiously he approaches. With toes curled around the concrete edge and the smile on his face turning to concern, he

  • Heritage rooms a constant reminder of those who paved the way

    The rooms are kept immaculate. The carpets look as if they've been freshly vacuumed and there are no smudges on any of the windows, mirrors or glass cases. The uniforms are hung with pride and each artifact is kept in excellent condition. The only noise heard is the occasional footstep of an