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  • B-1 flight highlights under secretary’s visit

    The under secretary of the Air Force paid a visit to Airmen of the 28th Bomb Wing in order to get a first-hand look at the wing's mission, Aug. 27.In addition to briefings on the base and on-going operations, Under Secretary of the Air Force Erin C. Conaton had the opportunity to fly in a B-1B

  • Ellsworth practices life-saving skills for upcoming ORI

    Ellsworth Airmen conducted an Operational Readiness Exercise, Aug. 24.The Airmen had the opportunity to put their training and skills to good use during the ORE, as they acted out scenarios in a simulated-deployed environment.Staff Sgt. Keith Stetser, 28th Medical Group ambulance services

  • 28 MOS earns day off

    The 28th Maintenance Operations Squadron was awarded a day off, by their commander, after reaching a milestone in the campaign against driving under the influence charges, Aug. 9.Maj. Steven Haynes, 28 MOS commander, added the squadron's name to the list of units who have been DUI free for more than

  • Ellsworth kicks off 10th annual Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Run

    More than 500 servicemembers and civilian motorcyclists gathered at Ellsworth Air Force Base for the 10th annual Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Run, in honor and support of the nation's veterans- past and present, Aug. 10."This is our largest ride in ten years," said Senior Master Sgt. (Ret.) James

  • New enlisted leaders graduate ALS

    Twenty-two Airmen graduated from Ellsworth's Airman Leadership School and were recognized during a ceremony Aug. 12 at the Dakota's club.Award winners were:John L. LevitowSenior Airman Angela GomezLeadership AwardSenior Airman Joanne PerkinsDistinguished GraduateSenior Airman Jeremy ApisaAcademic

  • Ellsworth experiences living history

    Ellsworth Airmen were given a rare glimpse into Air Force history when they were visited by the only U.S. Air Force pilot ace in the Vietnam War, Aug. 8 through 13.Brig. Gen (Ret.) R. Steve Ritchie, as a captain, shot down his fifth MiG-21 Aug. 28, 1972 - nearly two months after an aerial dogfight