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  • Where there's a will, there's a way

    Many sports enthusiasts may argue wrestling commands the most complete athletes in the world. It’s a competition that requires balance, agility, strength, stamina, quickness and coordination among other physical qualities. However, what may set the sport apart from the rest more than anything are

  • 2006 defense budget set to increase military pay, benefits

    President George W. Bush ushered in an across-the-board 3.1 percent military pay raise, effective Jan. 1. It includes a variety of new or enhanced benefits for servicemembers and their families. He signed the 2006 National Defense Authorization Bill into law Jan. 6. In addition to a pay raise that’s

  • Civilian guards keep Ellsworth safe, secure

    The new uniform securing Ellsworth’s gates allows base security forces members to intensely train and regularly deploy. But not to worry — the civilian guards are well trained to provide the base with safety and security. The civilians assuming the guard responsibilities are employed by Akal

  • Straight Talk with Col. Smith

    Vehiclular Frostbite Question: Col. Smith, I’ve been told I can’t keep my vehicle running when I run in to the Child Development Center to pick up my child. With these low South Dakota temperatures, why can’t we leave the engine running? It’s just a few minutes. Col. Smith: I thank you for asking

  • ORE preparation under way

    As Team Ellsworth prepares for the Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise beginning Jan. 27, wing leadership and exercise coordinators want to remind Airmen of the importance of the event. This ORE is the second of four intended to prepare the wing for the scheduled Operational Readiness Inspection