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  • Women succeed in military, DOD civilian work force

    Women have come a long way in the military services and federal government, and many of them have left legacies for future generations to follow, a top Defense Department official said here yesterday.This year’s Women’s History Month theme, “Women: Builders of Communities and Dreams,” focuses on

  • Joint Strike Fighter program crucial to future air dominance

    Keeping the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program on track is important because the Air Force needs to replace aging aircraft and it is an important complement to the F-22A Raptor aircraft.That Capitol Hill testimony came March 16 from Lt. Gen. Carrol H. “Howie” Chandler, deputy chief of staff for Air

  • Ellsworth spouse becomes Rapid City Bombshell dancer

    An Ellsworth family member recently tried out for the National Indoor Football League’s new Rapid City Flying Aces franchise’s dance team.After several practices, the squad was whittled down to 17 members, and Tammy Robinson was officially a Rapid City Bombshell.“These dances are some of the most

  • Ellsworth’s SFS named 2005 AF Outstanding Medium SF unit

    Ellsworth’s 28th Security Forces Squadron was announced as the 2005 Air Force Outstand-ing Medium Security Forces Unit Tuesday.The unit prepared an awards package including accomplishments at the base and while deployed. The package was first sent to compete at the Air Combat Command level and

  • Base officials warn Airmen public Web sites can be dangerous

    The base antiterrorism officer and base officials have received information concerning the dangers posed by personal Web sites set up on public domains.“The danger with Web sites on public domains is that it isn’t very difficult for a criminal, or sympathizers of terrorists, to glean personal

  • Cell phones prohibited while driving

    Ellsworth security forces will issue warnings to drivers in violation of the new Department of Defense policy restricting the use of hand-held cellular phones while driving on DOD installations. Beginning April 1, violators will be issued citations and assessed three points on their base driving

  • MDG claims senior league title

    After 120 minutes, 289 total points, one player lost to injury and a bounty of argued calls, MDG was finally able to put the nail in OSS’ coffin and secure the base championship.The 28th Medical Group closed out the 28th Operations Support Squadron, 48 - 43, in the final championship game Feb. 16.

  • Commitment to caring

    Ellsworth’s members have the opportunity to help each other through the Air Force Assistance Fund March 1 through April 14.This year’s campaign theme is “A Commitment to Caring” and focuses on collecting contributions in support of four programs.One of these programs benefiting from the AFAF is the

  • A weekend at the track

    While Ellsworth was bogged down in sub-zero temperatures, a contingent of Ellsworth maintainers and operators spent the weekend in Daytona, Fla., to support two Air Force approved flyovers during the Daytona 500 weekend Friday through Sunday.Among the thousands of spectators, vendors and race crews

  • Uniform board releases results

    The 97th Air Force Uniform Board released their newest results for proper wear of the uniform.The board met in October and discussed everything from eliminating the Air Force Good Conduct Medal to maternity uniforms.In addition, a Headquarters Air Force badge will be available this summer. The badge