News brief -- B-1 pilot reaches 4,000 hours

A B-1B Lancer pilot here joined an elite group of aviators June 4 when he surpassed 4,000 hours in the airframe. Lt. Col. Timothy Schepper, 28th Operations Group deputy commander, accomplished this feat during a local training mission. "Lt. Col. Schepper is one of three aviators in the world with

Change of command for 28 CES

Airman Leadership School students graduate

Twenty-two enlisted members graduated from Ellsworth's Airman Leadership School and were recognized during a ceremony at Dakota's June 25. The mission of ALS is to prepare senior airmen for supervisory duties and foster a commitment to the profession of arms. Award winners are: John L. Levitow Award

28th Operations Support Squadron helps secure aircrew flight equipment

Outdoor recreation rents equipment, organizes activities

Are you looking for a summer trip to relax or equipment for an outdoor adventure? Ellsworth Outdoor Recreation Center may have it. Outdoor Recreation offers various trips in South Dakota and the surrounding states and has an array of equipment for rental ranging from kayaks to tents. "We offer a

Ellsworth congratulates newest colonel

The Air Force selected one Ellsworth lieutenant colonel for promotion to colonel. The board considered 4,156 lieutenant colonels for promotions worldwide. Congratulations to the following colonel select: Lt. Col. Dean Hullings, 28th Mission Support Group deputy commander

Web site to open sign-ups for Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers

It's official. The Defense Department signed off June 22 on policies and procedures servicemembers will use to transfer their unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouses or children, a Pentagon official said June 23. Eligible servicemembers will be able to register their immediate family

Ellsworth firefighters hone skills, guarantee readiness

Air Force officials announce newest technical sergeant selects

The Air Force announced the results for the technical sergeant promotion cycle June 18. Air Force officials selected 7,724 of 37,172 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.78 percent. The average score for those selected was 319.69, with an average

28th Maintenance Group ensures mission readiness