17 Nov 2006

Civilian deploys with active duty counterparts

Military members are usually thought of when the word "deployment" is used, but that does not always ring true. Civilians who work for the Air Force also deploy. Scott Plumb, 28th Operations Group systems support representative, is just one example of a civil service member contributing to the joint combat effort. Mr. Plumb's role was to arrive

11 Oct 2006

Behind the scenes of the mobility machine

Last week, Ellsworth deployed about 550 war fighters to various locations in the area of responsibility to continue the fight against the global war on terrorism. Various media outlets, commanders, chiefs, first sergeants and, of course, families and friends were on scene to watch Ellsworth's warriors head out the door and go forward to conduct the

18 Apr 2006

Volkssports season begins in Black Hills

It's finally spring; time to get out and experience all the beauty the Black Hills area has to offer.One way to do that is to get involved in volkssporting.Volkssports consist of groups either swimming, biking or, the most popular, walking, which is better known as volksmarching."A volksmarch is a non-competitive, six-mile walk or hike. It's not a

18 Apr 2006

Empathy 101: Ten Commandments of Human Relations

As the leader of your team, go through these commandments and consider how well you and everyone on your team abides by them. Encouraging their use just might smooth some ruffled feathers or diffuse a tense situation.1. SPEAK TO PEOPLEThere's nothing like a cheerful word of greeting. To really connect, look them in the eye as you speak.2. SMILE AT

18 Apr 2006

Army vets serve Air Force, Ellsworth pets

When most Airmen think of a veterinarian, the Army usually doesn’t come to mind. But at Ellsworth, as with other military installations, the Army manages the vet clinic on base. The clinic reports to a regional commander, located in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., under the U.S. Army Veterinary Command, but works with services and the medical group at

18 Apr 2006

Marathon Man Chaplain runs Bataan Memorial Death March

Long-distance runners often have a myriad of challenges to choose from. Beginners to the sport might choose to take on three- or five-kilometer runs. Advanced runners might step up to the half-marathon. Experienced athletes are likely to run a few full marathons.Then, there’s the Bataan Memorial Death March -- a 26.2-mile course that begins on the

3 Apr 2006

Army vets serve Air Force, Ellsworth pets

When most Airmen think of a veterinarian, the Army usually doesn’t come to mind. But at Ellsworth, as with other military installations, the Army manages the vet clinic on base. The clinic reports to a regional commander, located in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., under the U.S. Army Veterinary Command, but works with services and the medical group at

27 Feb 2006

Military clubs an Air Force tradition

As a former commander of the 28th Services Squadron, I feel it’s important to comment on one of the vital organizations the squadron is closely linked with and whose mission it is to provide the 28th Bomb Wing a force multiplier -- the collocated club known as Dakota’s.In today’s transient lifestyle many Ellsworth families experience, I personally

27 Feb 2006

Celebrate prayer

Webster’s Dictionary defines prayer as: “A reverent petition made to God or another deity.”On the other hand, a Buddhist Web site describes prayer as “a practice to awaken our inherent inner capacities of strength, compassion and wisdom rather than to petition external forces.”However, if I were to come up with a universal definition of prayer, I’d

31 Jan 2006

Flight kitchen delivers: ready meals help Airmen fill basic need, keep mission focus

“All great change in America begins at the dinner table,” — President Ronald Reagan Although this quote may not reflect the view of all Americans, the importance of food and the challenges of functioning while hungry do hold a truth with which most can agree and scientific research seems to support. To combat those challenges, the flight kitchen’s