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  • Public Health Advisory: Tularemia

    The 28th Medical Group Public Health office has an updated Public Health Advisory regarding Tularemia.According to a state health official in Pierre, South Dakota, Tularemia, or rabbit fever, is on the rise, with seven cases reported in the Black Hills region since June 2015. Six of the South Dakota

  • Public Health Advisory: West Nile Virus

    The 28th Medical Group Public Health office has released an updated Public Health Advisory regarding West Nile Virus.The South Dakota Department of Health has reported nine cases of the West Nile Virus disease since May 2015. The disease is spread by mosquitoes, and the 28th Medical Group Public

  • School drop-off, pick-up procedures, on-base bus routes starting Aug. 24

    The Douglas School District kicks off the school year Aug. 24 with the Patriot (School Gate) access and procedures remaining the same.Information regarding school start, release, drop-off and pick-up times and procedures, as well as school safety etiquette and before and after school care, may be

  • Airmen receive Article 15 punishments

    During the month of July, several Ellsworth Airmen received Article 15 nonjudicial punishments for their actions.A staff sergeant from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for two specifications of destruction of government property, and for one specification of throwing an

  • 2015 Dakota Thunder airshow takes off

    Hot afternoon of entertainment... B-1 bomber zooms by... Thunderbirds soar in formation... sounds of freedom... people cheer."That was awesome."The statement echoed across the flightline on Ellsworth Air Force Base Aug. 15 and 16 as both military and civilian aircraft took turns performing aerobatic

  • 2015 Dakota Thunder airshow showcases close air support

    During the 2015 Dakota Thunder airshow and open house, Aug. 15 and 16, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the capabilities of a B-1 bomber as it demonstrates a close air support mission, a technique currently used overseas defending our nation.CAS is an air attack against hostile

  • Explosions, smoke expected for airshow practice Aug. 12

    Base and area residents can expect to hear explosions, see large plumes of smoke and low-flying aircraft during a close air support demonstration practice on base Aug. 12.Residents may experience an increased noise level related to the low-flying aircraft and the explosion during the practice and

  • Stay afloat with swimming safety

    Editor's note: This is the second in a series of four articles about summer activities and safety.During the sweltering sizzle of the summer sun, most find their escape from the heat in their local pools.With both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, Ellsworth Air Force Base provides water

  • Dakota Thunder Airshow app, social media hashtags available

    The 2015 Dakota Thunder airshow and open house is fast approaching and will be here Aug. 15 and 16.Those planning to attend can download the free Dakota Thunder Airshow application for their smartphone. To do so, search for "Dakota Thunder Airshow" in either the Google Play Store for Android or

  • Roar of the rally

    The roar of more than 200 Airmen, family members and civilian motorcyclist engines filled the air outside the Pride Hangar in anticipation of the 15th Annual Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Run Aug. 4 at Ellsworth Air Force Base.The event, hosted by Green Knights Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Club, began on