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  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month kicks off Oct. 1

    The U.S. Department of Defense stated nearly 8,000 substantiated incidents of domestic abuse were reported to the department during fiscal year 2013.Each year, October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout the U.S. as a way to remove stigmas attached to reaching out for help

  • September is Suicide Prevention Month

    Across the U.S., September is observed as Suicide Prevention Month, and at Ellsworth, the month-long event serves as a reminder to be resilient, and look out for others who might need support during trying times.Many Airmen might think resiliency means never having to ask for help or not ever

  • Liberty Gate, VCC temporary closure Oct. 8

    The main gate (Liberty Gate) and Visitor Control Center will be temporarily closed Oct. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. due to construction.All visitors are to obtain passes at the commercial gate (Bismarck Gate) during this time.For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Purnell Smith, 28th Security Forces

  • Networking at the heart of Oct. 8 event for spouses

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center will conduct an event designed to help spouses better understand a vast array of topics ranging from deployments and frequent moves to acronyms and referral agencies.Heart Link is an Air Force program designed to enhance mission readiness by strengthening

  • Ellsworth realigns to Air Force Global Strike Command

    Ellsworth is one of two bases that ceremonially realigned to Air Force Global Strike Command's Eighth Air Force today, uniting all Air Force bombers under a single command. B-1 bombers from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth and the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as well as the Long Range

  • Box Elder, DHS community library open for 2015-2016 school year

    The community library, located at Douglas High School in Box Elder, is open for the 2015-2016 school year now through May 5, 2016. During full school days, the library will be open Monday through Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Thursdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.For more information, call

  • 12th AF commander hosts all call, bids farewell to 28th BW

    Lt. Gen. Chris Nowland, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, addressed Ellsworth Airmen during an all call at the Pride Hangar Sept. 24.Nowland discussed the importance of the 28th Bomb Wing's performance over the years and how Airmen should take all leadership opportunities as a way to

  • Ruck march builds team cohesion between Airmen

    The 28th Force Support Squadron hosted a team cohesion ruck march challenge Sept. 18 designed to encourage effective communication and test participant's problem solving skills.Approximately 10 Airmen participated in the event that included traveling on foot a distance of 8.5 miles while alternate

  • Changes coming to TRICARE pharmacy benefit Oct. 1

    Beginning Oct. 1, a new law will require all TRICARE beneficiaries, except active duty service members, to obtain select brand name maintenance drugs through either TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or from a military pharmacy. Beneficiaries who continue to use a retail pharmacy for these drugs will

  • Ellsworth updates tech data system

    As part of a recent Air Force initiative aimed to increase effectiveness, the 28th Maintenance Group transitioned to using more advanced handheld electronic devices to conduct daily operations Sept. 9.All Air Combat Command bases have fully transitioned to using iPads, replacing the Toughbooks that