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  • Ellsworth Airmen earn CCAF degrees

    In 2015, the Community College of the Air Force awarded more than 200 associate of applied science degrees to Ellsworth AFB Airmen, and a total of 23,206 Air Force-wide, breaking the record for number of graduates for the sixth consecutive year."CCAF had an amazing year in 2015," said Lt. Col.

  • DOD Launches MilitaryChildCare.com at Ellsworth AFB

    Ellsworth AFB families will have access to a new Department of Defense website Feb. 17 designed to simplify and improve the process of requesting child care.MilitaryChildCare.com provides a single online gateway for families to access military- operated or military-subsidized child care options

  • SDEDA organizes public workshop Feb. 11

    Members of Ellsworth AFB and surrounding communities are invited to participate in a public workshop at the Black Hills Visitor Information Center, Rapid City, S.D., Feb. 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.The event, hosted by the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority, in cooperation with Ellsworth Air

  • Give Kids a Smile Day

    Ellsworth's Dental Clinic will provide free dental services during "Give Kids a Smile Day" for local Air Force children from 2:30 to 5 p.m., Feb. 24.An estimated 20 dentists, hygienists, assistants and volunteers will service children for dental screenings, fluoride, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and

  • 37th AMU bombs away competition

    Airmen from 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit clinched victory during a weapons load crew quarterly competition, Jan. 29.Various load crews from the 28th Bomb Wing showcased their skills by racing against time to load explosives on a mock B-1 bomber accurately and safely."The competition shows how well

  • Ball is life: 28th FSS hosts basketball tournament

    Personnel of the 28th Force Support Squadron organized a 3-Day Basketball Extravaganza in the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 27.The event consisted of a free-throw competition, a 3-point competition and a 4-on-4 basketball game, all with the goal of encouraging

  • Tax Center kicks-off tax season

    Ellsworth Air Force Base kicked-off the 2016 tax season with the grand opening of the base's tax center Jan. 28.Active-duty members, dependents and retirees will be able to make an appointment with trained personnel to file their personal taxes free of charge, beginning Feb. 1."We've been trained by

  • Aviation Day inspires children to fly

    Six aviators from Ellsworth Air Force Base participated in the Third Annual Aviation Day at the Discovery Center in South Dakota's capitol Jan. 27, 2016.Throughout the day, the Airmen helped children build toy gliders and let them try on flight suits, helmets and vests to get a better understanding

  • Ellsworth Airmen selected for promotion to major

    The Air Force released the names of 17 Ellsworth Airmen who will be trading in their silver bars for golden oak leafs in a news story Jan. 28.In total, the Major Line of the Air Force and Chaplain Central Selection Boards designated 2,082 captains to become field grade officers.Those selected for