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  • 386th Airmen mourn fallen Airman

    To read related articles regarding Senior Airman Michael J. Hinkle II, 24, who died March 16 due to a non-combat related incident, click on the following

  • Summary court officer for SrA. Michael Hinkle II

    It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Senior Airman Michael J. Hinkle II of the 28th Communications Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Maj. Nancy Koch-Castillo, 28th Force Support Squadron, has been appointed the summary court officer. All claims for or against the

  • Deployed Ellsworth Airman dies

    An Air Force member assigned to the 28th Communications Squadron died March 16, due to a non-combat incident while deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia. Senior Airman Michael John Hinkle II, 24, of Corona, Calif., was a cyber transport systems journeyman deployed to the 386th

  • Retiree Luncheon

    The Dakota's Club is hosting a luncheon for retirees, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 7.The guest speaker will be Sharon Holt, a representative who will speak about the Casualty Assistance Program and Survivor Benefit Plan. The event is open to all servicemembers, spouses, widows, widowers, friends and

  • Infection Prevention: <br /> New USB script nets high number of violations

    A new USB monitoring tool used by the 28th Communications Squadron to scan the network for unauthorized devices identified about 300 violations during routine checks in the past six weeks."The results were eye opening," said Maj. Robert Kelly, 28th CS commander. "The initial scan of the network

  • Ellsworth Airmen compete in load competition

    Airmen from the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons raced against the clock to safely load bombs on a B-1B Lancer mock trainer on March 4. However, the contest wasn't only about chasing bragging rights."The competition helps build camaraderie," said Master Sgt. James Price, 28th Maintenance Group weapons

  • Air Force releases SMSgt promotion results

    The Air Force announced the results for the senior master sergeant promotion cycle, March 10. 10 Airmen from Ellsworth were among the 1,274 master sergeants selected for promotions from the eligible list of 12,378 Air Force wide.Ellsworth's newest senior master sergeant selects are:Master Sgt.

  • Free games provide fun for Air Force families

    Airmen and their families gathered for an afternoon of activities and entertainment at the PRIDE Hangar, March 5.The event, sponsored by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, provided participants an opportunity to spend time together and have fun as a family.Airman 1st Class Khayriyyah Simmons,

  • 28th MUNS secures Air Force assets

    Airmen of the 28th Munitions Squadron performed a 100 percent inventory to track all arms and property, as part of a biannual inspection and standard procedure for assuming a new munitions accountability systems officer, March 1.The 28th MUNS Airmen perform biannual inspections in March and

  • Dakota Thunder 2011 Date Announced

    The Ellsworth flightline will be buzzing with a variety of military and civilian aerobatic teams in the skies over the base, as well as numerous ground acts and static displays, June 4, during Dakota Thunder 2011. "We're working hard to provide a dynamic mix of performers who will showcase the