Golden Coyote exercise to increase traffic, military activities starting June 11

People working and living near the base should be aware of the potential for increased traffic, especially in Box Elder, during the South Dakota National Guard's 32nd Annual Golden Coyote training exercise from June 11 to 25.Several hundred National Guard members from across the state will be

Ellsworth Airmen honor the fallen

Over Memorial Day weekend, more than 190 Ellsworth Airmen volunteered at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D., providing escorts to families visiting their fallen servicemembers.For the past nine years, Airmen have participated in the three-day event which brings more than 20,000

Battle of the Chevrons test chiefs and first sergeants

Ellsworth recognizes National Police Week

Ellsworth Airmen, civilians and members of South Dakota's law enforcement community took time to pay homage to their comrades in arms during National Police Week May 14 through 21.Throughout the week base defenders took time to bolster awareness of their profession through a variety of events such

Base conducting exercise May 31 – June 1

The tornado sirens will be sounding on Ellsworth AFB as part of a base severe weather exercise that has been scheduled for May 31 - June 1. Base and area residents may hear announcements over the "giant voice" system and sirens. All base residents are encouraged to review their preparedness plans to

Command chief speaks at first enlisted all call

The 28th Bomb Wing command chief hosted her first briefing to all enlisted members of Ellsworth, or all call, at the base theater May 10, 2016.The event began with Chief Master Sgt. Sonia Lee highlighting two of many issues the Air Force is combatting - global nuclear deterrence and cybersecurity

Base conducting exercise May 31 – June 1

The tornado sirens will be sounding on Ellsworth AFB as part of a base severe weather exercise that has been scheduled for May 31 - June 1.  Base and area residents may hear announcements over the "giant voice" system and sirens. All base residents are encouraged to review their preparedness plans

Department of Defense transitions to Federal ID card issuance guidance

The Department of Defense has transitioned to only using acceptable identity documents as listed in Subsection 2.7 of the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-2 for DOD ID card issuance. For initial DOD ID card issuance, two forms of identity documents are required. The Real-Time

28th Medical Group celebrates Nurse Appreciation Week

In recognition of the 2016 National Nurses Week, the 28th Medical Group hosted a Nurse and Medical Technician Appreciation Week May 6 through 12.National Nurses Day is celebrated annually to recognize the imperative role nurses play in society. May 6 marks the beginning of the week and it ends May

Ellsworth shows appreciation for all spouses

Ellsworth's spouses were honored with a Discover the Hills exhibit and a B-1 bomber display for committing their time and support to their families as their significant other serves their country, April 29, 2016."We have to be the ones that are on-call on the home-front," said Stephanie Sullivan,