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  • Ellsworth Airman honored for medical excellence

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Capt. James Reilly, the bioenvironmental engineer flight commander assigned to the 28th Medical Group, received the Military Health Leadership Excellence award for junior non-providers Dec. 2, 2016.The MHLE award recognizes the exemplary accomplishments by military

  • It's Cold Outside: Heat your home safely

    Brrr! Your home’s heating system is working double time to keep you warm this winter. Since heating is the second leading cause of home fires, the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire & Emergency Services advises safety to be your top priority. Follow these suggestions to keep your home warm and

  • Offutt Brass band to perform throughout Black Hills

    Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band headquartered at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is scheduled to provide entertainment and mentoring seminars throughout western South Dakota Feb. 17-23.

  • Bioenvironmental clears air about Pride Hangar

    The 28th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight (BEF) conducted an indoor air quality assessment inside the Pride Hangar during the month of January 2017.

  • 75 years of American Airmen: Past, present, future

    On Feb. 1, 1942, the history of today’s 8th Air Force began to write its story. With milestones such as the Doolittle Raid and Operation Linebacker II, it’s no surprise that the 8th Air Force made a lasting legacy and is known today as the “Mighty Eighth.”

  • “Dirt Boyz” fight frozen flurries

    Every year, the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron activates a team from within their own unit to remove the icy powder that blankets Ellsworth and threatens the B-1 bomber mission.“We’re 24-hour ops,” said Senior Airman Nicholas Murtagh, a heavy equiptment operator assigned to the 28th Civil Engineer

  • Estate claims for Master Sgt. Mark Hayes

    FIrst Lt. Derek Fabricius, a production flight commander assigned to the 28th Munitions Squadron, has been appointed the Summary Courts Officer for the estate of Master Sgt. Mark Hayes, 28th Maintenance Squadron.  All claims for or against the estate of the deceased must be submitted to the SCO. For

  • LAST CALL: Physician Assistant Program seeks applicants by Jan. 30

    The Interservice Physician Assistant Program is accepting applications from active duty officers and enlisted Airmen through the end of January for the annual March selection boards.  1st Lt. Cindy Fernandez graduated from the program in October 2016. She was previously an enlisted member in

  • Airman discharged, others receive Article 15 punishments

    For the month of December 2016, one Ellsworth Airman was discharged while several other Airmen received Article 15 nonjudicial punishments for their actions. An airman basic from the 28th Security Forces Squadron was discharged for drug use, in accordance with AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and