Defense Secretary Gates delivers remarks to Airmen and women

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivered a speech June 9 to a crowd of nearly 400 members of Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base, Va. regarding the recent shift in Air Force top leadership.The transcript can be found at

SECDEF makes Air Force leadership recommendations

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today recommended to President Bush his nominations for the top civilian and military leadership positions in the Air Force. Secretary Gates recommended Michael Donley to serve as secretary of the Air Force and Gen. Norton Schwartz to serve as chief of staff. Mr.

SECDEF to speak to Airmen today

The Pentagon Channel will broadcast a speech by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates followed by a question-and-answer session with him at 3:30 p.m. EST today. Secretary Gates will address nearly 400 members of Air Combat Command during the visit, his first of three stops at Air Force bases in the next

May 2008 Ellsworth Articles 15

A first lieutenant from the 28th Comptroller Squadron received an Article 15 for one specification of false official statements, two specifications of fraternization and one specification of impeding an investigation. Punishment consisted of forfeiture of $1,500 pay per month for two months. A staff

Building Afghanistan facilities, relations

Red Cross shelter, assistance remains available

The Black Hills Area Chapter of the American Red Cross currently has two shelters in operation, one in Belle Fourche and one in Box Elder, to help support families displaced by area flooding. Due to the immediate need for food and shelter, the Red Cross opened a shelter at Douglas Middle School, 401

Update: June 6/ 6 a.m. – Flood related road closures, caution areas

The recent increase in rain fall has resulted in flooding in several areas, as rain continues, please visit this Web site or call 385-7623 (ROAD) for updated information. On-base road closures: None. Off-base road closures: 225th between 151st and Tower Road Country Road from Haines Avenue to 143rd

Travel card services provider to change

Citibank will succeed Bank of America Nov. 30 as provider of Air Force government travel card services. Air Force members and civilian employees don't need to take any action other than ensuring their mailing address with Bank of America is correct. Citibank will use that information for its card

Top two Air Force leaders resign

The Air Force's top civilian and uniformed leader tendered their resignations to Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates June 5. "Recent events convince me that it is now time for a new leader to take the stick and for me to move on," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne in a statement.

Update: June 5/ 11:30 p.m. - Flood related road closures, caution areas

The recent increase in rain fall has resulted in flooding in several areas, as rain continues, please visit this Web site or call 385-7623 (ROAD) for updated information. On-base road closures: None. Off-base road closures: Country Road from Haines Avenue to 143rd Avenue 155 Avenue in Box Elder 156