B-1 bomber aircrews complete Combat Hammer exercise

B-1 aviators from the 37th Bomb Squadron teamed up with base maintainers, support staff and loaders as part of an exercise to test the base's ability to employ Joint Direct Attack Munitions against moving targets.The 37th BS Tigers employed GBU-31 and GBU-54 laser JDAMs against targets at the Eglin

NCOs learn what it takes to be a shirt

About 30 junior and senior NCOs interested in being a first sergeant learned what it takes to be selected during a symposium at the base Deployment Center, Feb. 17 through 20.Technical sergeants and senior NCOs who either fill in as first sergeants in their squadrons or have a desire to become one

Tax Center saves Team Ellsworth personnel thousands during tax season

In less than a month after opening its doors, volunteers at the base Tax Center have saved Airmen more than $44,500 in preparation fees. And there's still time on the clock.More than 200 personnel from Ellsworth have received assistance preparing their taxes from trained tax preparers. Active duty

Ops tempo, modernization focus of State of Ellsworth address

A demanding two-year period of large and small deployments and the importance of modernizing key Air Force assets were at the heart of an address by base leaders to area media Feb. 26.Col. Kevin Kennedy, 28th Bomb Wing commander, took time to explain those topics as well as provide updates on other

Respect, Service, Honor

A&FRC hosts spouse resiliency training course

The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a resiliency training course for military spouses at the Rushmore Center, Feb. 7.The two-part course provided tools and skills to help spouses withstand, recover and grow in the face of adversity."Military families experience many changes and trials,"

Ellsworth’s exceptional group of medical providers celebrates 50 years

The diverse group of medical professionals who make up the Air Forces' Biomedical Science Corps celebrated their 50th anniversary during this year's BSC Appreciation Week Jan. 26 to 30.Made up of more than 2,000 officers who work in fields ranging from physical therapy to speech pathology and

Public Health Advisory: Measles

The 28th Medical Group Public Health office has issued a Public Health Advisory regarding measles.Measles is one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases, with approximately nine out of 10 unvaccinated persons with close contact to infected patients developing the disease. During the month

New housing website launched

Base housing officials announced the Department of Defense recently launched a new website that provides military members, their families and DoD civilian employees access to non-discriminatory rental listings.The new website - www.HOMES.mil - provides public access to landlords, owners and property

Airmen receive Article 15 punishments

Several Ellsworth Airmen recently received Article 15 nonjudicial punishments for their actions.A senior airman from the 28th Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for one specification of dereliction of duty, not wearing appropriate eye protection. Punishment consisted of suspended reduction