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  • Housing town hall set for July 15

    There will be a town hall meeting at 2 p.m., July 15 at the base theater to provide Airmen and their families with information about base housing privatization and upcoming changes.Base housing privatization involves an agreement between the government and a business corporation that typically

  • Blood drive July 24, 25

    United Blood Services will host a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 24, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 25. Walk-ins are accepted, but individuals are encouraged to make an appointment to donate.For more information or to make an appointment, call United Blood Services at (605) 342-8585,

  • Commissary operating hours adjusted July 4

    The base commissary will close two hours early July 4, operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The commissary will resume normal operating hours July 5.For more information, call the base commissary at (605) 385-4364, or visit www.commissaries.com

  • Ellsworth teams up with area agencies to build UCAS

    The vision of building a realistic training site for aircrews and ground controllers has become a reality after base Airmen teamed up with area Soldiers and agencies to complete construction at a location near Belle Fourche, S.D. Ellsworth partnered with the South Dakota National Guard, South Dakota

  • Ellsworth hones in on fireworks safety

    With Independence Day approaching, many Airmen are beginning to plan their weekend celebrations with family and friends.Before including fireworks in their festivities, Airmen should know that fireworks are illegal to possess, handle, store or use anywhere on base.William Beck, 28th Civil Engineer

  • ORE fast approaching

    As the base leans forward in preparation of the upcoming operational readiness exercise July 9-12, officials are urging everyone to take time to ensure they are ready for the activities that week. While the base has conducted several Phase I exercises to test its ability to process personnel and

  • FTAC extended to better meet needs of Airmen

    In an effort to provide training that is compatible with every Airman's unique social circumstance, the Professional Enhancement Center staff is adding an additional day to the First Term Airman Course, beginning July 15.Previously a four-day class, FTAC is designed to help Airmen fresh out of

  • Sexual assault prevention focus of SAPR Stand-Down Day June 21

    Ellsworth, like all Air Force bases this summer, dedicated an entire day to sexual assault prevention and response with commander's calls and individual unit activities June 21. Prompted by a directive from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, the day included an in-depth examination of the adverse