News Search

News

  • Higher education leads to success

    Today's air expeditionary Airman is deploying longer and more often than ever before in a world of shrinking budgets, bonuses and manpower. However, one benefit that hasn't gone away in these changing times is the educational opportunities offered by the Air Force. Those opportunities are becoming

  • Ellsworth Airmen to wear new badge

    After graduating from technical school, most Airmen receive one occupational badge to distinguish themselves as authorities in their field. When Airmen in the civil engineer readiness career field graduate, they now get two. The new badge, approved in February, will uniquely identify Air Force

  • Dorm Dodgeball arrives at Ellsworth

    Imagine two teams of school children using big red, rubber balls and flinging them at one another in a fifth grade physical education class. The children are scrambling, catching, or avoiding the balls. This activity is known as dodgeball, and it's coming to Ellsworth dorms Nov. 18. The Dorm

  • Ellsworth cops take to the skies

    In the theater of operations in Afghanistan and surrounding areas, Air Force aircraft are often required to land in remote forward operating locations on a runway consisting of nothing but a strip of dirt on the ground. In places such as this, an Air Force bird might look like the proverbial sitting

  • 12 AF/AFSOUTH commander sends holiday message

    The holiday season is rapidly approaching. This is special time of year for sharing and enjoying time with family and friends. The holiday season is an excellent time to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries. Unfortunately, for many, the holidays can bring significant stress and worry. Whether

  • Ellsworth Airmen earn honors at NCO Academy

    Four Ellsworth Airmen took home honors from 06-7 Non-commissioned officer Academy at Keesler Air Force Base. "Ellsworth's top showing in the NCOA was not a surprise to me," said 28th Bomb Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. John Gillette. "I know the caliber of NCOs we have and what they bring to

  • Education center transforming to call center

    The new Air Force Financial Services Center is a few steps closer to becoming a reality at Ellsworth. Part of the financial services center will be located in what was formerly the education center. The changes to the building exterior will be transparent to the casual observer, but the interior is

  • Air Force announces 417 new chiefs, Ellsworth's home to 4

    The Air Force's newest chiefs were selected after an evaluation board reviewed individual records of all eligible senior master sergeants Oct. 10 through 19 the at Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Of the 2,475 eligible seniors, 417 were selected to put on the highest

  • Ellsworth's newest enlisted leaders graduate

    Twenty-seven Airmen graduated from Ellsworth's Airman Leadership School and were recognized at during a ceremony Nov. 3 at the Dakota's club. Since January, 162 people have graduated from the Airman Leadership School. Award winners and graduates were:John Levitow Award Karen Harris, 28th Civil

  • Airmen of Note to perform in Box Elder

    Airmen of Note, the Air Force's premier jazz band, offers the Black Hills community a free concert Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Douglas High School Gymnasium in Box Elder. Doors open at 6 p.m. and seating is on a first come, first served basis. The group was created in 1950 to carry on the style and