Ellsworth awards military, civilian winners of 2010

Ellsworth recognized the best of the best Airmen during the 2010 Annual Awards Ceremony held at Dakota's Club, Jan. 14."Congratulations to all those who distinguished themselves and played a vital role in helping the base accomplish its mission," said Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro, 28th Bomb Wing

Tax center opens Jan. 31

This year's Tax Office is scheduled to open at the base legal office on Jan 31. Returns will be accepted by appointment only. Electronic filing is available and all services are provided free of charge to active duty members, dependents and retirees. To schedule an appointment, call the legal office

Airmen deploy to Southwest Asia

Approximately 300 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base deployed to Southwest Asia, Jan. 15.The Airmen will be providing operational support to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing during their deployment."We've put a lot of time developing and training our Airmen," said Lt. Col. Allen Griffis, 37th

Ellsworth addresses housing concerns

Airmen living in Centennial Estates housing on base were invited to attend a meeting on Jan. 10 to discuss the upcoming changes to their living situation.The focus of the meeting was to reassure Airmen that the base housing office would help with the transition into the new lease with the Hunt

Officials unveil new government travel cards

The Air Force is primed for servicewide distribution of new Citibank controlled spend account government travel cards now through spring 2011, officials said here Dec. 1.Issuance of the CSA card for use in conjunction with temporary-duty assignments, permanent change of station or deployment orders

Airmen, family members fly into New Year

"I've always wanted to fly an airplane. Now, I maintain the B-1, so I've always been curious what it's like to fly one," said Airman 1st Class Skyler Mann, 28th Maintenance Squadron crew chief.Although he is familiar with the gauges and equipment, Airman Mann said it was an interesting experience to

Wet feet during the holidays

For six Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, the Sunday after Christmas Day was not spent enjoying the presents they received.They were called out of the blue to help repair a waterline break at the U.S. Strategic Command headquarters building, Offutt Air Force Base, NE."It was definitely a

Civil Engineers take home 2010 Commanders Trophy Cup

Spouse deployment dinner

The Airman and Family Readiness Center will be hosting its next Spouse Deployment Sinner Jan. 20, starting at 5 p.m. Spaghetti and garlic toast will be served in the Airmen and Family Readiness Center classroom from 5 until 5:30 p.m. After that the wing commander and his wife will kick the night

Estate Claims for Capt. Martin Riggan

It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely demise of Capt. Martin A. Riggan of the 37th Bomb Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Maj. Brian Ignotowicz, 28th Bomb Wing Plans Office, has been appointed Summary Court Officer. All claims for or against the estate of the