Ellsworth begins tax assistance program

This year's tax assistance program at Ellsworth is scheduled to open Jan. 23 at the base legal office. Appointment scheduling will begin Jan. 19, with the first available appointments set for Jan. 26. Electronic filing is available and all services are provided free of charge.Each organization has a

DOD expands eligibility for GWOT Expeditionary Medal

Department of Defense officials recently expanded the areas of eligibility for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The approved additions are two countries - Morocco and Burkina Faso - and Operation Nomad Shadow, with an initial AOE of Turkey and Northern Iraq. In March 2003, President

Ellsworth congratulates newest lieutenant colonels

The Air Force selected 1,212 majors for promotion from 6,149 officers considered during the calendar year 2008B lieutenant colonel selection process. Of those, five were selected from Ellsworth.Congratulations to the following lieutenant colonel selects:Maj. Launa Bellucci, 28th Force Support

28 SFS increases snow rescue capabilities

The 28th Security Forces Squadron installed a rubber track conversion system on two of their all-terrain vehicles in order to improve their snow rescue capabilities on Dec. 19, 2008. The idea to use the conversion system on vehicles is a method already employed by the 28th Logistics Readiness

STEPping to the next promotion

South Dakota Air and Space Museum reduces operating hours

The South Dakota Air and Space Museum will be operating at reduced hours for January and February; normal operating hours will resume in March. During the periods of reduced operating hours, the airpark portion of the museum will be open but the interior exhibits and gift shop will be closed. The

Defense Personal Property Program automates PCS moves

In an effort to improve the household goods movement process for servicemembers, military civilians and their families, the Department of Defense has devised the Defense Personal Property Program. This new program, designed by SRA International Inc., is meant to ease the stress that accompanies a

Human rabies vaccine shortage

The city of San Antonio, specifically Bexar County, recently confirmed a case of rabies by the city's Animal Care Services Department. The most recent case involved a 6-month-old kitten that was not properly vaccinated for the disease. A total of 17 cases have been confirmed in Bexar County in a

28th Bomb Wing sets FOD-free record

The 28th Bomb Wing has gone more than a year without a chargeable FOD incident, marking another record for the B-1 community. "In the world of aviation, FOD can become a major contributor to maintenance costs," said Master Sgt. Larry Anderson, 28 BW FOD manager. "In order to fully understand how

‘Angel Tree’ flourishes with gifts

Children from the Youth and Family Services Child Care Center lined the halls, waiting in a silent anticipation, for Santa and members of the 28th Bomb Wing to arrive. The anticipation was broken with sounds of joy as Santa, better know as Master Sgt. Cary Loeffler, 28th Operations Support Squadron