Ellsworth installs biometric system

The 28th Security Forces Squadron will begin utilizing new handheld equipment for scanning ID cards at the installation gates, starting Feb. 14, as part of the test for a newer version of the Defense Biometric Identification System, or DBIDS. Ellsworth Air Force Base is one of two military

Airman saves lives, receives medal

Senior Airman Zachary Yoakam, 28th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape instructor, received an Air Force Achievement Medal, Feb. 15, for actions that helped save the lives of six teenagers Dec. 6, 2010.Airman Yoakam was attending SERE upgrade medical training in

Ellsworth hosts National Prayer Luncheon

Military Saves Week

Ellsworth Air Force Base is scheduled to kick off Military Saves Week Feb. 20, and continue it through Feb. 26. The Airman and Family Readiness Center is planning to host several financial education courses designed to help Airmen develop good money habits. Check out the Military Saves Week flyer

34th BS returns from Red Flag

More than 136 Airmen from the 34th Bomb Squadron recently returned from an exercise designed to test their ability to operate and survive in a wartime environment, Feb. 6.The exercise, designated Red Flag 11-2, was a live combat simulation that took place at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev."The exercise

Putting out the fire

Airmen donate marrow, save lives

The 28th Medical Group is sponsoring a Department of Defense Bone Marrow Donor Program registration drive, Feb. 14 through 18.The week-long donor registration will consist of outreach drives at various squadrons around base, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the base exchange, in addition to a walk-in basis

The Hunt for housing

Residents of Centennial Estates were able ask questions and voice their concerns about the upcoming lease expiration during a town hall meeting at the base theater, Feb. 1.Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro, 28th Bomb Wing commander, hosted the meeting, along with representatives from the Hunt Housing

Traffic sign change

The yield sign at McConnell Blvd. and Twining St. is scheduled to be replaced by a stop sign, Feb. 11.This replacement is to address traffic safey concerns at the intersection. Drivers should be cautious through this area as people become accustomed to the change.

Representative visits Ellsworth

U.S. Representative Kristi Noem paid a visit to the Airmen of the 28th Bomb Wing, to gain an increased understanding of the vital mission being accomplished by the base, during part of her trip across South Dakota, Feb. 1.This was Representative Noem's first visit to the base since taking office,