Ellsworth blood drive aids those in need

“Dr. Juggles” visits local schools, promotes National Children’s Dental Health Month

By day, Dr. (Capt.) Bradley Harrelson, 28th Medical Operations Squadron dentist, provides dental care to Ellsworth Airmen, but off-duty he sometimes morphs into a fun-loving character dubbed "Dr. Juggles." Doctor Harrelson's alter ego is a high-spirited dentist who juggles different objects --

Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call

Heart disease nation’s number one killer; February designated heart health month

Ellsworth's Health and Wellness Center held a Healthy Heart Class Feb. 12 and is scheduled to hold a Heart Healthy Tasting Party Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to inform the base populace about various methods designed to facilitate a healthy lifestyle. Heart disease is the number one killer of

Ellsworth's participation concludes load competition

With the timer running and a large assembly of 28th Maintenance Group members watching every move, Tech. Sgt. Edward Nettles, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team chief, cautiously and quickly helps his three team members load four AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles into

New enlisted leaders graduate ALS

Twenty-seven Airmen graduated from Ellsworth's Airman Leadership School and were recognized during a ceremony Feb. 12 at Dakota's. Award winners were: John L. Levitow Senior Airman Jason Anderson, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Leadership Award Senior Airman Robert Smith, Air Force Financial

National Prayer Luncheon continues military tradition

Continuing a national tradition established in 1953, Ellsworth observed its annual National Prayer luncheon at Dakota's Club Feb. 10. The National Prayer Luncheon was inspired by "prayer breakfasts" established by members of the Senate, U.S. House Prayer Groups and then-president Dwight D.

No-show appointments costing big bucks

Since September 2008, the cost of missed medical appointments for Ellsworth has grown to more than $372,000. This is an increase of 8.9 percent compared to the first half of 2008. The average cost per appointment in 2008 for the entire Ellsworth medical clinic was $272, which includes personnel

Vice commander experiences evening firefighting training

28 FSS re-invigorates anti-DUI incentive program

Defending against cases of driving under the influence is an issue of utmost seriousness to not only the Air Force, but the entirety of the Department of Defense; the 28th Force Support Squadron helped to fortify this effort Feb. 3 by re-implementing an incentive program for squadrons that remain