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  • 28th MDG monthly field training exercise a success

    The 28th Medical Group held a field day exercise Aug. 19.The field exercise occurs once a year and requires all medical flights to work closely to accomplish objectives for each training scenario in preparation for crisis situations."It's not if something happens," said Airman 1st Class Samantha

  • UPDATE: Public Health Advisory: West Nile Virus

    The 28th Medical Group Public Health office has updated its West Nile Virus public health advisory, which can be found by clicking here.For more information, contact the 28th MDG Public Health office at (605) 385-3383.

  • UPDATE: on-base school bus schedule

    The Ellsworth Air Force Base school bus schedule has been updated and can be found by clicking here.For more information, call Brandy Wyatt, 28th Force Support Squadron school liaison officer, at (605) 385-1381.

  • 28th BW safety to host Street Smart demo

    The 28th Bomb Wing is scheduled to host a Street Smart demonstration at the Pride Hangar Aug. 28 at 7, 9, and 11 a.m.According to the Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F.E) website, the Street Smart program will provide insight into the real-life drama of firefighters and paramedics working to save

  • 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