34th, 37th bomb squadrons drop bombs, set records for 2015

As Ellsworth's B-1 bomber aircrews continue to conduct combat missions in support of wartime efforts, they also flawlessly uphold the Air Force core value of excellence in all we do.As of Dec. 16, 2015, the 34th Bomb Squadron Thunderbirds and the 37th Bomb Squadron Tigers have employed more than

Holiday Cookie Drive brings cheer to Ellsworth Airmen

The Enlisted Spouse's Club prepared and collected more than 6,000 baked cookies for Airmen Dec. 13, as part of the 4th annual Holiday Cookie Drive, which is held to spread holiday cheer to Ellsworth members who live in the base dormitories."A lot of our Airmen don't get to go home to see their

Airmen throw surprise party for first sergeants Dec. 9

With the assistance of dorm managers, Ellsworth Airmen threw a surprise party Dec. 9 for their first sergeants, or "shirts," as a thank you for all they do.Once they arrived, the shirts were presented a signed card from their organization and gifts of appreciation."We put [the party] together

2015 Dakota Thunder airshow and open house

Trees for Troops bringing holiday cheer to Ellsworth

Military families received nearly 200 Christmas trees during the eighth annual Trees for Troops event Dec. 4 at Outdoor Recreation.Trees for Troops is a worldwide program that delivers free Christmas trees to more than 65 military bases as a way to thank servicemembers and their families."It started

Freedom Chapel lights the night

Red Cross gives back to Ellsworth

28th BW commander gathers Airmen, discusses winter safety, core values

Col. Gentry Boswell, 28th Bomb Wing commander, and base leadership gathered with Team Ellsworth to discuss winter safety and holiday travel, Air Force core values, and to recognize top performers Dec. 3.Lt. Col. Jason Beckman, 28th BW chief of safety, started the event by providing a winter safety

CFC wraps up at Ellsworth

Equal Opportunity holds first Diversity Council meeting Nov. 17

Ellsworth's newly-formed Diversity Council held its first meeting at the Rushmore Center Nov. 17, with more than 30 people attending.The organization is open to all Airmen and aims to raise awareness about working to understand everyone's differences to enhance the human relations environment."A