Prescription disposal Sept. 29

Ellsworth's pharmacy and the 28th Security Forces Squadron are participating in National Take-Back Day, during which Airmen and their families may anonymously drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs at the base commissary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 29. The day

Traffic Control

The Commander's Action Line is a forum for the Ellsworth community to make suggestions or voice concerns about Ellsworth directly to Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander. QUESTION Dear Sir,On Tuesday morning during the Dakota Thunder Rally, there were several individuals doing traffic

28th BW Chapel to host marriage retreat

Active-duty Airmen and their spouses are invited to attend the 28th Bomb Wing Chapel's Marriage Care Retreat at the Lodge at Palmer Gulch, Aug. 24 through 26."It's a reconnection," said Staff Sgt. Christopher Flavin, 28th Bomb Wing chaplain assistant. "We lead busy lives, and this forces you to slow

Retired lieutenant colonel honored at Sturgis Rally

Serving in three consecutive wars and garnering multiple medals would be reason enough to recognize a military veteran.Retired Lt. Col. Donald Smith has done that, and more. Smith made it through 34 B-17 combat missions during World War II without so much as a scratch.Friends, family and other

South Dakota National Guard recognize Airmen

Protestant community, parish coordinator needed

The Ellsworth Protestant Chapel is currently accepting bids for the position of Protestant community and parish coordinator.The position requires a one-year contract beginning Sept. 29, and ending Sept. 28, 2013. The option of a 4-year extension will be available.All solicitations and amendments

2012 Dakota Thunder Run

A grey-haired man walks by and adjusts his leather vest bearing various Vietnam veteran and Prisoner of War-Missing in Action patches. A young woman dons her riding helmet before mounting her motorcycle adorned with a miniature American flag. All the while, three B-1 bombers stand watch in the

Ellsworth Airmen, civilians discuss AFI 40-102

A meeting was held in the 28th Mission Support Group conference room Aug. 2, to discuss the implementation of the updated Air Force Instruction 40-102 "Tobacco Use in the Air Force" and its impact on morale and mission readiness.Originally published in 2002, AFI 40-102 was revised March 26, 2012.

Airmen receive punishments

Several Ellsworth Airmen recently received Article 15s for their actions.An airman first class from the Air Force Financial Services Center received an Article 15 for one specification of dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of suspended reduction to airman, 30 days extra duty, 30 days

Extended flightline operating hours

The 28th Bomb Wing will be extending its flightline operating hours on Aug. 7 and the early morning of Aug. 8.Base residents and the surrounding communities can expect to hear noises associated with engine test runs and similar activities running through the evening hours of Aug. 7 into the early