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  • 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

  • Firing range issues No Trespassing notice

    The 28th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Firing Range Complex, located at 2642 Scott Dr. in the northeast corner of Ellsworth AFB, is off limits to all unauthorized personnel.Firing operations are conducted during day and night hours and can be extremely dangerous. The firing range is a no

  • Ellsworth launches for large force exercise in PRTC

    B-1 bombers launched from the flightline to participate in a quarterly Large Force Exercise in the Powder River Training Complex March 30-31, 2016.The two-day exercise allowed B-1 bomber aircrews to train alongside other aircraft, providing realistic training scenarios involving multi-aircraft