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Dec. 6, 2017
2017 base tree lighting brightens up the holidays

Alaina Lara, daughter of Senior Airman Ashley Sammelman, a metals technician assigned to the 28th Maintenance Squadron, reaches for one of the Christmas tree lights during the Base Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 1, 2017. This annual event provides Airmen and
Nov. 29, 2017
Trees for Troops has Ellsworth “Rockin Around the Christmas Tree”

Ellsworth Airmen and their families will receive an early holiday gift December 1st with a delivery of approximately 250 Christmas trees.
Nov. 27, 2017
U.S. bombers conduct bilateral training with Royal Australian Air Force in conjunction with Lightning Focus exercise

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers conducted a bilateral integrated training mission with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as part of Exercise Lightning Focus over the northern coast of Australia, Nov. 27.
Nov. 22, 2017
AFRC teams with Operation Homefront, provides holiday meals

Volunteers distributed bags filled with food, toiletries, and holiday necessities to Airmen from ranks E-1 through E-6 at the Rushmore Center for the second annual Holiday Meals for Military event on Nov. 20. As the third Thursday of November looms close, Operation Homefront, the Airman & Family
Nov. 22, 2017
28th MDG hosts Coffee with Commanders

The 28th Medical Group hosted a “Coffee with the Commanders” event inside the clinic at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Nov. 20, 2017. The event provided the Ellsworth community a chance to connect with leaders of the 28th MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Donald C.
Nov. 21, 2017
Updated hours for Visitor Control Center, Bismarck Gate, Patriot Gate for holiday

The Visitor Control Center and the Patriot Gate, also known as the School Gate, will be closed Nov. 23 and 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Nov. 20, 2017
Good mental health critical to readiness

Mental health is a critical part of every Airman’s medical readiness. Although many service members worry that seeking mental health care will negatively effect their career, the opposite is usually true. With early identification and the right treatment by a medical professional, most mental health
Nov. 16, 2017
AFGSC announces Global Strike Challenge scores

Air Force Global Strike Command announced the winners of the sixth Global Strike Challenge during a score posting event here Nov. 15.The 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, won the Fairchild Trophy for the Best Bomb Wing, while the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, won
Nov. 15, 2017
First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care

Navigating a complex healthcare system and seeking out a mental health specialist can be overwhelming and time consuming. As a result, many are reluctant to address treatable mental health concerns. To make it easier for patients, the Air Force has implemented a program called First Stop Initiative,
Nov. 15, 2017
Finalists to compete for Air Force Entertainer of the Year

Voting ends Nov. 30 in the 2017 Air Force Entertainer of the Year. Meet the three finalists as well as the category winners and learn how to cast your vote.

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