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  • Ellsworth providing staging area for FEMA operation

    The base is continuing its tradition of partnering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, serving as the staging area for manufactured housing units destined for residents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.FEMA mission assigned the Department of Defense to provide a staging area for the

  • 2015 Firefighter Challenge tests Airmen’s strength

    The Ellsworth Fire Department hosted the annual Firefighter Challenge to kick off Fire Prevention Week Oct. 2.Approximately 50 Airmen and civilians participated in the event that included a fire-hose drag, 100-foot rescue dummy drag, two ladder climbs, and a sledge hammer endurance test."During [the

  • Lighting the way to a safer place

    Throughout the month of October, the Family Advocacy Program recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with this year's theme being "Light in the Window.""The purpose of [DV Awareness Month] is to raise public awareness of the importance of abuse prevention, early identification, victim safety

  • 28th CES performs speed training exercise

    Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a speed training exercise in preparation for future deployments Oct. 1.The exercise is conducted to determine how quickly and effectively Airmen can perform mission-related tasks while under time constraints.The goal is to improve mission

  • New community center opens

    Ellsworth celebrated the completion of a new community center with a ribbon cutting Oct. 7.The center will serve as a place base residents can reserve for events or attend those hosted by Balfour Beatty Communities, the contractor of Ellsworth's privatized housing on base."BBC will house Lifeworks

  • AFGSC expands with addition of three wings, LRS-B program

    Air Force Global Strike Command grew in size and capability today as the 7th Bomb Wing, 28th Bomb Wing, 377th Air Base Wing and Long-Range Strike Bomber Program transferred under the command.Transfer ceremonies Sept. 28 marked the transition of the 7th BW at Dyess AFB, Texas, and 28th BW at

  • 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