Workshop familiarizes parents with kindergarten enrollment

Parents of soon-to-be kindergarten students attended an educational workshop in the Child Development Center, May 2, in an effort to prepare themselves for their child's first school year.The class, hosted by the 28th Force Support Squadron School Liaison Office, provided parents with key

26 Ellsworth Airmen graduate from Airman Leadership School

The following Ellsworth Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School, Class 13-5, during a special ceremony at the Dakota's Club, May 2:John L. Levitow Honor GraduateSenior Airman Micah RockwellCommandant's Leadership AwardStaff Sgt. Brandon BusseyAcademic Achievement AwardSenior Airman

Ellsworth celebrates Earth Day

Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Resource Efficiency Office hosted events in conjunction with Earth Day at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum, May 1.Airmen, their families, civilians and children from a number of schools across the Black Hills attended to learn how to protect their

Automatic FSGLI repealed Jan. 2

As of Jan. 2, dual military couples no longer receive automatic Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance.Couples married on, or after, Jan. 2 must complete an SGLV Form 8286A, "Family Coverage Election and Certificate," to elect coverage for their spouse. For more information, call the Air Force

Flying high

Ellsworth OCSC presents $9,500 in scholarships

The Ellsworth Officers' and Civilians' Spouses Club, a non-profit organization which combines a social club with community service, distributed five academic scholarships totaling $9,500 for the 2013 - 2014 academic year at a celebration luncheon, April 25.The OCSC has a rich history of awarding

Communication is key

Unattended fuel pumps unauthorized

Due to recent fuel spills at the base Army and Air Force Exchange Service Express, all Airmen, family members and civilians who utilize the fuel station are advised to not leave fuel pumps unattended. Posted regulations state that vehicles must not be left unattended for any reason. Customers are

28th SFS wins base basketball championship, 79-62

The 28th Security Forces Squadron claimed Ellsworth's 2013 Intramural basketball crown in a heated battle in the Bellamy Fitness Center April 24.During the final game, the culmination of two months of heated competition, the 28th SFS squared off against their rivals, the 28th Aircraft Maintenance

Ellsworth mentors students during career day

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. - More than 200 eighth-grade students from Pierre Middle School visited the South Dakota Air and Space Museum April 23, as part of a career day field trip designed to help students learn more about Ellsworth's mission.The students visited various area businesses and