Ellsworth refuels Hornets, keeps them ready to sting

Public Health Advisories: Influenza, Zika virus

The 28th Medical Group Public Health office has updated Public Health Advisories regarding seasonal influenza and the Zika virus, which include lists of symptoms and tips for preventing each virus.Influenza:The Centers for Disease Control estimates each year on average five to 20 percent of the U.S.

28th CES conducting lake surveys

The 28th Civil Engineer Squadron will be conducting a survey of the base lakes over the next few weeks. The survey will gather data on lake silt and sediment buildup in order to develop a natural infrastructure restoration project.This process will involve personnel traveling onto the ice, boring

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