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  • 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

  • 28th CES snow barn removes railroad tracks

    Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment flight teamed up with the city of Box Elder to remove railroad tracks from Highway 14/16 Oct. 14.Due to traffic safety concerns, 65,000 pounds of Ellsworth owned railroad tracks, ties and rubber matting were excavated,

  • Emphasis placed on high risk activities

    Airmen are encouraged to keep safety in mind by working with their supervisors to fill out the proper paperwork before participating in off-duty, high-risk activities.According to Air Force Instruction 91-202, U.S. Air Force Mishap Program, a high-risk activity is any sport or activity in which a

  • Ellsworth firefighters promote fire prevention week

    Every year the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters team up with local firefighters to promote National Fire Prevention Week at Ellsworth and in the Black Hills.This year's theme, "Working smoke alarms save lives - test yours every month," highlights the importance of smoke alarms and how to

  • College of American Pathologists inspect medical laboratory

    The College of American Pathologists inspected the 28th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory for CAP re-certification, a standard by which all Air Force labs must meet Sept. 24-25.During the CAP inspection, various aspects of the labs operations and management were evaluated, including

  • Ellsworth is Air Force Energy

    October is Energy Action Month and the Air Force's theme this year is, "I am Air Force Energy," putting Airmen at the center of the campaign."Energy is a fundamental component of all Air Force operations," as stated in a letter to all Airmen from senior Air Force Leadership. "The smart use of energy

  • Follow-up test results show negative for coliform

    Follow-up test samples of Ellsworth's water distribution system have tested negative for total coliform, fecal coliform and E. Coli today at approximately 11 a.m.During routine water sampling, Ellsworth exceeded standard coliform levels with two samples from different locations on base testing