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

The Ellsworth machine meets mission needs

Editor's note: This article is part 1 of a series.What if we could take a class on how to deploy a wing and have it all figured out? Wouldn't that be great? Well, unfortunately, it's not that simple. Although many see a wing deployment as smooth or error free, deploying a wing takes a lot of

First sergeants host 'Diamond in the Rough' golf tourney

The 28th Bomb Wing "diamond wearers" provided a venue for Airmen to enjoy the great outdoors and work on their chip shot with the Diamond in the Rough golf tournament, held at Whispering Winds golf course here Aug. 3. The overall event winners were: Senior Master Sgt. Jim Winkels, Master Sgt. Paul

Airmen play key role in developing Iraqi police

Airmen roll out of the gates from here in armored Humvees and drive dangerous roads into Tikrit and the surrounding areas five days a week to do their part in helping Iraq transition to a peaceful democracy. For the Airmen assigned to the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Det. 6, arming

Leadership recognizes Ellsworth members

Member, after member strode in front of a room of about 200 base people to receive a handshake from the base commander and a glass-etched award for winning in various categories of recognition during the 28th Bomb Wing Second Quarter Awards Breakfast, July 27. A unit representative stood in for

Patriot Guard Riders welcome troops home, integrate with Ellsworth's honor guard

The old vet, who walks gingerly with the aid of a well-worn cane, rested on the picnic table beneath the shade of an oak tree beside the deployment processing center here. The tattooed arms detailing his life's journey once cradled a rifle in a hellish jungle far away. Now they embrace an American

Stomping out the habit

Most smokers know lighting up affects their personal health and that of those around them. Besides the potential for lung cancer, smoking also causes stained teeth, shortness of breath, and stained and smelly clothes. So what, if not all this, can motivate a person to change? Senior Airman Joshua