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  • 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

  • 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

  • Ellsworth Airmen participate in CAF day

    Airmen participated in a series of activities throughout the day in an effort to promote the physical pillar of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness concept, Sept. 3.The physical pillar of the CAF program is designed to build a balanced and healthy lifestyle by performing and excelling in physical

  • Ellsworth Airmen participate in Street Smart demo

    The 28th Bomb Wing hosted a Street Smart presentation at the Pride Hangar Aug. 28.The goal of the program is to educate audiences on the consequences of distracted and drunk driving using graphic imagery and videos of real victims.Airmen had the opportunity to hear real-life experiences from

  • 28th MDG monthly field training exercise a success

    The 28th Medical Group held a field day exercise Aug. 19.The field exercise occurs once a year and requires all medical flights to work closely to accomplish objectives for each training scenario in preparation for crisis situations."It's not if something happens," said Airman 1st Class Samantha

  • School drop-off, pick-up procedures, on-base bus routes starting Aug. 24

    The Douglas School District kicks off the school year Aug. 24 with the Patriot (School Gate) access and procedures remaining the same.Information regarding school start, release, drop-off and pick-up times and procedures, as well as school safety etiquette and before and after school care, may be