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

Sept. 24 airpower summary: B-1Bs bomb enemy targets

Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 24, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped guided bomb unit-31s

12 AF command chief visits Ellsworth

Museum, Douglas School District re-enact 'candy bomber' mission

The South Dakota Air and Space Museum has partnered with the Douglas School District to re-enact a "candy drop" from the 1948 Berlin Airlift Sept. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at the Douglas Middle School football field. The event is free and open to the public and scheduled to feature retired Col. Gail

Aspen Inn receives facelift

Since the beginning of September, the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, in conjunction with the 28th Force Support Squadron, has been renovating the Aspen Inn, a temporary lodging facility for military members moving to and from Ellsworth. "The Aspen Inn has had ongoing issues for the past eight years,"

Airmen 'Discover the Hills' - safely

Imagine this scenario: you are new to South Dakota (and maybe even new to the Air Force), have never been to the state before, the moving company has delivered your household goods and you've started your new job. Slowly, you are adjusting to the new location but wonder, "What is there to do here