Airmen Ministry Center offers Airmen 'second home'

In attempt to create a relaxing and entertaining hang-out for Ellsworth Airmen during their off-duty time, the 28th Bomb Wing chapel staff ushered in the construction of an Airmen Ministry Center. Construction began on the 1600-square-foot facility, located above the B-One Yard Thrift and

Ellsworth congratulates newest lieutenant colonel, majors

The Air Force selected one Ellsworth major and 22 Ellsworth captains for promotion. The board considered 211 majors and 2,915 captains for promotions worldwide. Congratulations to the following Lieutenant Colonel select: 28th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate David Eby Congratulations to the following major

Twelfth Air Force commander tours Ellsworth

Ellsworth congratulates newest senior master sergeants

The Air Force selected 1,450 master sergeants for promotion from 13,216 NCOs considered during the 2009 senior master sergeant selection process. Of those, eight were selected from Ellsworth.Congratulations to the following senior master sergeant selects:28th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronBernard

Rush honors servicemembers past, present

As a crowd of more than 5,000 fans gazed toward the center of the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena, Maj. Gen. Steven Doohen, South Dakota National Guard adjutant general, and Col. Scott Vander Hamm, 28th Bomb Wing commander, dropped the ceremonial first pucks of the Rapid City Rush's "Military

Programs help post-deployment Airmen, families

After a deployment or time spent away, servicemembers may need help adjusting to life back at home. Both the 28th Medical Group and TriWest Healthcare Alliance offer treatment options to assist Ellsworth servicemembers who have difficulty readjusting after a deployment. "Upon returning from any

Deployed chaplain assistant wins ACC-level award

The announcement that Senior Airman Martin Gomez, 28th Bomb Wing chaplain assistant, had won the 2008 Air Combat Command Outstanding Chaplain Assistant Airman Award Feb. 13, was cause for celebration, even though he wasn't here. Airman Gomez, who left three days prior to deploying to Southwest Asia,

Little white forms help Airmen give back

There will be thousands of little white forms roaming around Ellsworth during the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which kicked off with a breakfast Feb. 24. During the breakfast and throughout the campaign, servicemembers are asked to donate money to help fellow Airmen. "If Airmen ever wanted to

New policy directive outlines restricted travel to Mexico

A recent increase in violence in Mexico has contributed to a new policy from Lt. Gen. Norman Seip, 12th Air Force commander, outlining guidance for military members traveling to Mexico, Feb. 9. According to the new travel policy for all 12 AF personnel, all active-duty military members, activated

28 SFS displays skills in competition

As Airman 1st Class Amber Motske, 28th Security Forces response force leader, carefully and steadily aims her M-4 Carbine at the Combat Arms Training and Marksmanship range target, she also silently challenges five other bomb wings in an Air Combat Command competition that hasn't taken place in more