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  • AFSA Chap. 951 donates $2k, contributes to CFC

    Tech Sgt. Jessica Young, non-commissioned officer in-charge of unaccompanied housing assigned to the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Kevin Ott, special events coordinator, present Col. Gentry Boswell, commander of the 28th Bomb Wing, inside his office at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., with a

  • Deployed Ellsworth Airman receives call from POTUS

    Sitting at a desk in Afghanistan, a young Airman awaits a call from the most powerful man in the free world.Airman 1st Class Steven McRavin, 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group guardian angel, was chosen to receive a phone call from President Barack Obama on Thanksgiving. “He thanked me for being

  • Team effort brings Pride Hangar renovations to completion

    The 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, 28th Contracting Squadron and the 28th Force Support Squadron, are providing Ellsworth Airmen an early gift this holiday season in the form of a new sports field inside the Pride Hangar.With approval from Col. Gentry Boswell, commander of the 28th Bomb Wing, the

  • Joint training exercise focuses on personnel recovery during Combat Raider

    As Combat Raider continues, participants conducted personnel recovery training Nov. 16, 2016, just north of Belle Fourche, SD., in the Powder River Training Complex. The event started with a show-of-force by two B-1 Bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base guided by joint tactical controllers from the

  • Pull the pin… see smoke in the wind

    Master Sgt. Carlos Sanchez, explosive ordnance disposal section chief assigned to the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, oversees a controlled explosion training exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 14, 2016. EOD conducts training to maintain readiness for expeditionary missions. (U.S. Air

  • 28th MDG continues excellence with CAP inspection

    Personnel assigned to the 28th Medical Group are no strangers to delivering top-notch care to the Ellsworth Airmen and their families. From x-rays to simple checkups, the 28th MDG has shown its dedication to their mission of providing quality healthcare and ensuring Airmen are mission capable with

  • Ellsworth celebrates National Fire Prevention Week

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The 28th Civil Engineer Squadron celebrated National Fire Prevention Week with several events at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 9, in an effort to spread fire safety awareness to local families.This year’s theme emphasized the importance of proper smoke

  • Purple lights the way for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Throughout October, members of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) assigned to the 28th Medical Group will “paint the base purple” in efforts to raise awareness for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.DVAM is observed each October to raise community awareness

  • Pertussis case at Ellsworth Air Force Base

    A child who participates in the Ellsworth Air Force Base Youth Program has been diagnosed with pertussis, which is also called whooping cough.  Pertussis is a common respiratory infection caused by bacteria.  While there is no need for alarm, care should be taken to avoid the illness.   Parents