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  • Global Strike commander visits Ellsworth

    Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Calvin Williams, AFGSC command chief, visited here April 27-28, meeting with Airmen across the base and learning more about the installation's mission and recent successes.It was the first time Rand was able to

  • PRTC exercise scheduled for June 7-9

    A large force exercise of military aircraft has been scheduled for June 7-9 in the Powder River Training Complex.During this period, people living under the following PRTC military operations areas can expect to see multiple types of aircraft utilizing the areas simultaneously:- Powder River One-

  • Combating violence one green dot at a time

    In continued efforts to encourage bystander intervention as well as prevent violence and abuse of any kind, the U.S. Air Force has joined forces with the non-profit Green Dot organization.Green Dot etc. is an organization focused on providing tools to prevent power-based personal violence while also

  • Airmen receive Article 15 punishments

    From October through February, several Ellsworth Airmen received Article 15 nonjudicial punishments for their actions.A senior airman from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for one specification of damaging a mechanical ram assembly adapter plate with a sledgehammer, and

  • Updated Public Health Advisory: Zika virus

    The 28th Medical Group Public Health office has updated the Public Health Advisory regarding the Zika virus, which include lists of symptoms and tips for preventing the virus.The Zika virus is an emerging virus transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito and has now spread to 41 countries,

  • Base conducting exercise May 3-5

    An anti-terrorism/force protection exercise has been scheduled for May 3-5 on Ellsworth AFB.  Base and area residents may hear announcements over the "giant voice" system and sirens.The intent of the exercise is to evaluate the 28th Bomb Wing's ability to meet response measures associated with

  • Ellsworth celebrates Month of the Military Child

    Military children can often experience their parent(s) deploying, attend multiple schools, and face unique situations some non-military children would not understand.In 1986, the Department of Defense designated April as the Month of the Military Child in an effort to recognize and give thanks for

  • 28th Bomb Wing Extended Flying Operations at Ellsworth

    The 28th Bomb Wing will extend airfield operating hours on May 3 and 6 for routine training missions.Normal airfield operations will extend to include early morning flying during these days. Base residents and surrounding communities can expect to hear noises associated with flying aircraft and

  • National Public Health Week aims to recognize, inform personnel

    During the first full week of April, National Public Health Week aims to recognize the contributions organizations make toward building healthy communities and highlight issues important to improving national health.Ellsworth personnel recognize this week in many ways, such as teaching children how