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  • AFAF campaign kicks off March 17

    The 41st Air Force Assistance Fund campaign of "Airmen Helping Airmen" begins March 17 and will run through April 25.During the campaign, Airmen can donate to the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village, the Air Force Village or the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. "Our

  • Ellsworth recognizes newest chief selects

    Four Ellsworth Airmen were recognized for reaching the pinnacle of the Air Force's enlisted rank structure during a special ceremony in the Dakota's Club, Feb. 21.During the event Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Peterson, 28th Bomb Wing command chief, commended the chief master sergeant selects for their

  • Ellsworth B-1 aircrews complete Combat Hammer exercise

    B-1 aircrews from the 34th Bomb Squadron recently completed an exercise that tested their ability to employ laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions against moving targets.The 34th BS "Thunderbirds" employed eight GBU-31 and four GBU-54 laser JDAMs against targets at the Eglin Test and Training Complex

  • Kennedy to conduct wing climate assessment

    As part of an ongoing effort to ensure Airmen work in a healthy and productive work environment, Col. Kevin Kennedy, 28th Bomb Wing commander, will conduct a wing organizational climate assessment March 3 to 14.The surveys are designed to gauge the overall mood of a unit and provide valuable

  • Hunter safety course available

    A free hunter safety course is available for Airmen, family members and anyone else interested in participating in hunting activities.The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks office will offer three spring hunter safety courses in March and April.Course dates are March 4 to 8, April 8 to 12 and April

  • Ellsworth hones readiness during exercise

    Airmen across the base engaged in an operational readiness exercise Feb. 12 to 14 designed to test their ability to meet wartime and contingency operations.The ORE covered a variety of base and B-1 bomber operations, including employing and sustaining forces, maintaining the ability to survive and