Ellsworth,Tinker partner to repair B-1

Seven bomber repair experts from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group, Expeditionary Depot Maintenance Flight were dispatched to Ellsworth, March 21, saving Ellsworth approximately 1500 man-hours by repairing a B-1B that sustained damage here. The damage occurred in

Airmen have options for alcohol abuse

As part of Alcohol Awareness Month, TriWest Healthcare Alliance and 28th Medical Group have committed themselves to educating active-duty members and families on the effects of alcohol misuse through the Air Force Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program program. According to the

Earth Day -Time to reflect

As Airmen observe Earth Day April 22, and reflect on different ways to protect and improve the planet, Ellsworth is participating by continuing the ENERGY STAR® "Operation Change Out," campaign, while also continuing its current energy conservation performance record. For Operation Change Out, a

A1C receives dishonorable discharge, 4 years confinement for child pornography, marijuana use

A 28th Munitions Squadron airman first class pled guilty during a court martial here April 9. Airman 1st Class Chad Schroeder was charged with using marijuana and receiving, possessing, transporting and distributing child pornography. According to the court's findings, Airman Schroeder started

28th Maintenance Group keeps B-1 flying

Airman Basic steals, receives confinement

A 28th Security Forces Squadron airman basic pled guilty at a special court-martial here April 15. Airman James Diaz pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit larceny, larceny, dereliction of duty, and wrongful appropriation. The conspiracy and larceny charges stemmed from the theft of a

Dodging debt - what can you do?

Servicemembers are afforded several protections regarding debt collection under federal law, which may ease burdens in tough economic times. These protections can help relieve debts incurred before entering military service, or as far as the daily workplace goes, debt collectors' constant

Air Force Material Command Financial Management director visits AFFSC

Proposed B-1 program aims to speed maintenance

A team of high ranking Air Force officials visited here recently in an effort to determine whether to change the way maintenance is performed on the B-1B Lancer strategic bomber. Called the "Red Team," the group from Air Force Materiel Command, Air Combat Command and the Air Staff are considering

Thousands honor Doolittle Raiders at the 67th Reunion

Thousands of people, young and old, gathered to honor five of the nine surviving Doolittle Raiders at the 67th Reunion in Columbia, S.C., April 16 to 18. On April 18, 1942, the Doolittle Raiders, led by then-Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle, became the first to bombard Japan following the attack on Pearl