Student aid options available in suspended TA world

Base officials are working hard to ensure Airmen are aware of the education options available to them to pursue their higher education goals in the wake of tuition assistance being suspended. The Air Force announced March 11, it was suspending military TA, a voluntary education program that has long

Competition soars during Ellsworth basketball tournament

Tension mounted as teams competed during the second, third and fourth weeks of Ellsworth's 2013 Intramural Basketball League tournament in the Bellamy Fitness Center, Feb. 11 to 28.During February, all 10 teams in the league had an opportunity to face off against each other, with some teams setting

Next 28th Bomb Wing commander named

Col. Kevin Kennedy, currently the director of the Air Force chief of staff's Strategic Studies Group at the Pentagon, will replace Col. Mark Weatherington as commander of the 28th Bomb Wing during a change of command ceremony scheduled for April 5.Weatherington, who has led the wing since May 13,

Ellsworth promotes literacy to children

Ellsworth Airmen read to children at the base Child Development Center March 1, as part of the National Read Across America Month.Read Across America began in 1997 to commemorate the birthday of children's author Theodore Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss to promote reading skills and awareness

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Airmen receive Article 15 punishments

Several Ellsworth Airmen recently received Article 15 nonjudicial punishments for their actions. A senior airman from the 28th Communications Squadron received an Article 15 for one specification of willful dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of a reprimand, 21 days extra duty (14 of which

Ellsworth Exchange rewards good grades

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is rewarding military students in grades 1 through 12 who maintain a "B" average or better through its "You Made the Grade" program. The program allows eligible students to receive a coupon booklet listing a multitude of free products and discount offers,

Vet Clinic hours of operation

The Ellsworth Veterinary Clinic is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call the Vet Clinic at (605) 385-1589.

Airmen receive courts-martial punishments

Three Ellsworth Airmen recently received courts-martial punishments for their actions. Senior Airman Stephen J. Jeffrey, 28th Maintenance Squadron, pled guilty to wrongful use of marijuana, Jan. 9. A panel of officers sentenced him to be reduced in rank to airman basic, confinement for one month,