Breast Cancer Awareness Month walk-a-thon brings Airmen, friends together for a cause

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

28th MDG publishes Ebola public health advisory

The 28th Medical Group issued a public health advisory regarding the Ebola virus, its background, transmission and prevention, Oct. 6.The Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River, which is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is now found in several African countries.

Ellsworth exceeds total coliform standard

The 28th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight released a memorandum Oct. 7, stating that during routine water sampling, Ellsworth exceeded standard total coliform levels.A boil order has not been issued at this time. The 28th MDOS BE flight conducted follow-up testing Oct.

Box Elder, DHS community library open for school year

The community library, located at Douglas High School in Box Elder, is open for the 2014-2015 school year now through May 8th, 2015. During full school days, the library will be open from 3:30-5:30 p.m.For more information, call (605) 923-0044.