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  • 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

  • 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

  • The end of a season: ACC's top leader reflects on service

    The plaques and awards have been taken down. The family pictures are gone and the walls are bare.  After 37 years of service and more moves than he cares to count, Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, has packed up his office for the last time."I can't believe it's been 37 years,"

  • Political Activities: Airmen should know their limits

    The 2014 midterm election is fast approaching and with the campaign season in full swing, political events present an opportunity for servicemembers to get into unnecessary trouble. Imagine this scenario:Airman Snuffy hears about a lobbying effort in which a veterans  group wants people to e-mail