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Fuels management helps fight the good environmental fight
The high operations tempo of an active Air Force base like Ellsworth can often result in high quantities of fuel being consumed.Ensuring this vital resource is handled and managed correctly while safeguarding the environment rests on the shoulders of people like Tech. Sgt. Timothy Mancini, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels and safety NCO in
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9/22
2015
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Ellsworth bids farewell to command chief, honors his 30 years of service
Editor's note: This is the final in a series of four articles on the Journey to Chief, what it takes to become a chief master sergeant and their experiences in their careers.As we near the end of the 2015 summer season, Ellsworth bids farewell to Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Peterson, former 28th Bomb Wing command chief, and recognizes his 30 years of
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9/15
2015
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Defending Ellsworth’s assets
For many people, taking measures to ensure safety from terrorist activities may not be one of the first things they consider each day.However, one Ellsworth Airman has this as his primary responsibility.Russell Leatherman, 28th Bomb Wing Anti-Terrorism manager, explained how each day he researches and evaluates the latest terrorist threats around
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9/03
2015
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Outdoor Rec, the place to get outdoor tech
With summer coming to a close and winter fast approaching, opportunities to rent summer equipment from the Outdoor Recreation Center won't last long."Now is the best time to rent equipment," said Troy Hampton, 28th Force Support Squadron outdoor recreation assistant. "You can use these last few warm days to rent out anything you didn't have a
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9/03
2015
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28 CES snow control gets down and dirty
Editor's note: this is the first in a series of two articles about the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron snow control flight and its mission.Even as 90-degree temperatures remind us that summer is not yet over, the Airmen of the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron snow control flight are already preparing their equipment for future winter storms.However, since
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8/31
2015
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Stay the course, anything is possible
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of four articles on the Journey to Chief, what it takes to become a chief master sergeant and their experiences in their careers."You're a cross-trainee. You're eight years' experience short of everybody else you will be competing with for Tech. Sgt. and I recommend you get as many assignments as you can
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8/31
2015
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Inspector General: a resource for Airmen
Having fulfilled his lifelong dream of serving as a pilot for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, Mark Schlichte was asked by his wing commander to consider applying for the 28th Bomb Wing inspector general position."It's a funny thing - besides being familiar with major command IGs [performing] inspections - I never really had a good idea about what
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8/31
2015
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Exercise, eat right, fit to fight
With busy schedules and often busier home lives, Airmen sometimes forget the importance of exercise and a healthy diet.Ellsworth's Health Promotion office, formerly known as the Health and Wellness Center, leads the way by offering programs to promote the physical and nutritional health of Airmen.The 28th Bomb Wing also has a registered dietician
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8/31
2015
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One day at a time
Editor's note: This is the second in a series of four articles on the Journey to Chief, what it takes to become a chief master sergeant and their experiences in their careers.The year was 1988, right before Operation Desert Storm, when a track star from a small town in Florida decided he needed a change of pace and decided to join the U.S. Air
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8/25
2015
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Great supervisors and leaders are made, not born
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of four articles on the Journey to Chief, what it takes to become a chief master sergeant and their experiences in their careers."If my peers from high school could see me now, they would be shocked," said Chief Master Sgt. Tracey House, 28th Medical Group superintendent. "I was a punk."Growing up in
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8/13
2015
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