28th MDG updates Public Health Advisory

The 28th Medical Group Public Health office has updated its recent Public Health Advisory regarding proper food handling during the holiday season.According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 5,000 deaths are the result of improperly cooked holiday food every year. Eating foods that are not

Veterans assistance program booth available monthly

Representatives from the South Dakota Veteran Affairs and Pennington County Veterans Service office provide information on services available to military veterans the first Tuesday of each month in the main lobby of the 28th Medical Group.Lori Vosika, Veterans Affairs of the Black Hills Healthcare

28th MDG updates Ebola public health advisory

The 28th Medical Group recently updated its public health advisory on the Ebola Virus Disease, providing additional information on the current situation in the U.S., Operation United Assistance, and basic facts about how the virus can be spread.Currently, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of

Chapel hosts Harvest Festival

Children of military members on base arrived at the Chapel Activities Center - some dressed as Darth Vader, the Hulk, and even an Angry Bird - to celebrate the fall season and spooky holiday at Ellsworth's annual Harvest Festival Oct. 29.The Harvest Festival kicked off with families sitting down to

Parents asked to notify schools if children use base bus services

As the base school bus contracted service begins this week, Ellsworth parents are asked to notify their child's school if their children will be using the service, and with which bus the child will ride.This information will help ensure students get on the correct bus after school. Parents can

Command chief, 28th FSS host focus group

Airmen from all walks of life had the opportunity to improve activities for single Airmen through a Single Airman Initiative focus group Oct. 29 here.Each year, the 28th Force Support Squadron provides programs for single Airmen ranging from horseback riding to ski trips. However, these trips would

Base B-1 engine test cell back online

After receiving several upgrades and undergoing renovations, Ellsworth's jet engine test cell was back online Oct. 17, allowing maintainers to again troubleshoot B-1 bomber engines on base. New insulation, doors and a new fuel tank were among the upgrades completed by a government contracted

Ellsworth school bussing begins Nov. 3

A new bussing contract has been awarded to transport children of active duty personnel residing in base housing who attend Douglas schools. Bus service is scheduled to begin Nov. 3. A color-coding system for each of the 7 buses will be used to assist children in identifying which one to take to

New 10,000-gallon tanks enhance Ellsworth mission

Airmen receive Article 15 punishments

Several Ellsworth Airmen recently received Article 15 nonjudicial punishments for their actions.An airman first class from the 28th Security Forces Squadron received an Article 15 for disorderly conduct. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to airman, a reprimand, and 15 days extra duty.A