Raider Challenge triathlon draws rookies, veterans, families

Approximately 30 Airmen, retirees and family members registered for the Bellamy Fitness Center's Raider Challenge Aug. 30, an approximate 11-mile triathlon, which included a 1/4-mile swim, 9-mile bicycle ride and 1.7-mile run. Medals were awarded in five divisions, including men 40 and older, men

Ellsworth to celebrate Air Force's 60th, 20-year B-1 home

Ellsworth to recognize the Air Force's 60th birthday and the 20-year anniversary of the B-1's arrival Sept. 22. The featured event of the celebration is a 60th Anniversary Air Force Ball and Gala in Dakota's at 6 p.m. "This year we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force, and

Meet the commander <br> Maj. Dwain Slaughter, 28th Maintenance Squadron commander

As a commander what do you expect from your NCOs and junior officers?I expect them to be trustworthy, good mentors and leaders, set the example, invest time in caring for their personnel, and to be able to make the applicable tough decisions at their level.What do you like about your job?The

The citizenship interview

Most of us by now have read a few military news stories. They're all the same, aren't they? Event 'X' happened here, check out all the eye-candy photos of planes, equipment and weapons. Colonel so-and-so had these words ... and the article goes on from there. It's pretty status-quo, right? That's

Food and fun for all

Ellsworth's newest staff sergeant's

Some of Ellsworth's Airmen, 166 in all, reported for duty this morning to discover they are the newest batch of Airmen about to step into the non-commissioned officer corps. The staff sergeant selects and their respective organizations are listed below. From the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron:

Ellsworth to host Retiree Appreciation Day

The local military retiree population and their families are invited to Ellsworth's Military Retiree Appreciation Day Sept. 18. Invitees are invited to visit the base from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and partake in various activities from an information fair to lunch to a static B-1 display. Representatives

12th Air Force CC launches new Web forum: you are invited

Have you ever had a question or concern that you wanted to communicate directly to one of your senior leaders? Well here is your chance. Lt. Gen. Norman Seip, 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern commander, launched his new commander's Web forum Aug. 13 designed to allow him direct, two-way

Ellsworth participates in the 67th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Military, mayor, stunt-bike rider celebrate 67th Annual Sturgis Rally Military Appreciation Day

Military and civilian motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country toured the world-famous Black Hills en route to the 67th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to celebrate Military Appreciation Day Aug. 7. Sturgis Mayor Maury Larue, one of the lead riders, departed from the Ellsworth flight line and