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  • Senate confirms Donley to be next secretary of Air Force

    Michael B. Donley will be the next secretary of the Air Force based on an Oct. 2 Senate confirmation vote here. Secretary Donley had been designated by the president to begin serving as acting secretary on June 21, 2008. The former director of administration and management for the Defense

  • B-1B ACCIDENT REPORT RELEASED

    Near-simultaneous failure of two hydraulic systems on a B-1B bomber caused a ground collision with concrete security barriers and a fire that destroyed the aircraft and damaged two others in an accident at a forward operating location April 4, according to a report released by Air Combat Command

  • South Dakota veterans may be eligible for bonuses

    The state of South Dakota is paying a veterans' bonus of up to $500 to certain servicemembers based on monthly service during qualifying dates. Bonuses are available to servicemembers who: -- were legal residents of the state for at least six months immediately preceding entry into the armed forces.

  • Executive order eases employment for military spouses

    President Bush has signed an executive order that will make it easier for spouses of servicemembers to get federal jobs. The order authorizes noncompetitive hiring of spouses and should make the hiring process easier and faster for those in this category, said Patricia Bradshaw, deputy

  • Annual flu campaign kicks off at Ellsworth

    The 28th Medical Group's campaign to vaccinate members of the Ellsworth community against influenza is scheduled to begin Oct. 1. Annually, influenza is responsible for 95 million infections, 25 million office visits, 225,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths. Despite these numbers, less than 40

  • Ellsworth Honor Guard holds open house

    The Ellsworth Honor Guard showcased their skills during an open house, Sept. 25. The open house served as an invitation for base personnel to observe the team's expertise and was the first hosted at Ellsworth. "This open house creates awareness of the importance of the honor guard," said Staff Sgt.

  • Museum dedicates memorial, Airman shares perspective

    A pilot with the Allied Forces shouts as a powerful spotlight shines in his eyes, then BOOM! As flak is shot up from the ground, aimed at the aircraft by Soviet Union ground forces, the aircraft starts rolling side-to-side, pitching up and down as the pilot and co-pilot attempt evasion in order to

  • Closure alerts

    During the week beginning Oct. 5, there will be temporary closures to some gates due to barrier testing and training. The tests should not be long in duration. The testing schedule is as follows: · Sunday, Oct. 5: The barrier manufacturer will change out the barrier's electric brakes with upgraded

  • Financial Services Center officials work through challenges

    The shift to processing pay and travel transactions at the newly established Air Force Financial Services Center here has caused some customers to see delays in the payments of travel vouchers and other transactions. "We are keenly aware of the impact that long processing time has on our Airmen and