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  • Preparation key to winter survival

    Remember the winter storm that swept through the Black Hills recently? Well, if the snow and record-breaking rain in September are any indication that winter temperatures and flurries are just around the corner, we had better be prepared.Many units around the base are gearing up for the colder

  • 28th MDG updates Enterovirus Public Health Advisory

    The 28th Medical Group Public Health office has updated its recent Public Health Advisory regarding cases of Enterovirus D68 infections in many states across the U.S. Enteroviruses are very common viruses that usually peak in late summer and early fall.As of Sept. 30, there have been 10 confirmed

  • On-base bus service for Douglas School District military dependents

    The 28th Bomb Wing will sponsor a bus service for military dependents who reside on base and are enrolled in the Douglas School District beginning in early November 2014. According to base officials, a contract for the service was awarded to improve the safety and security of students travelling to

  • B-52s and Airmen return to Minot AFB

    For the past six months Ellsworth Airmen have grown accustomed to the sight of B-52 Stratofortress bombers flying overhead, but with the completion of a newly reconstructed runway at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., the aircraft will be returning home Oct. 1.Approximately eight B-52s and 300 Airmen from

  • Ellsworth defenders, maintainers, aircrew part of Global Strike Challenge

    Ellsworth aircrews, maintainers and defenders joined Airmen from across the Air Force to participate in the Global Strike Challenge, a competition designed to demonstrate bomber, missile, helicopter, maintenance and security forces capabilities. The competition was designed to test tactics,

  • CAF day focuses on health and wellness

    The base conducted a series of activities throughout the day in an effort to promote the physical pillar of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness concept among Airmen.This CAF day more than 900 participants took part in an obstacle course, basketball with their squadrons, and bowling, in addition to