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  • 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

  • 2015 Dakota Thunder airshow takes off

    Hot afternoon of entertainment... B-1 bomber zooms by... Thunderbirds soar in formation... sounds of freedom... people cheer."That was awesome."The statement echoed across the flightline on Ellsworth Air Force Base Aug. 15 and 16 as both military and civilian aircraft took turns performing aerobatic

  • 2015 Dakota Thunder airshow showcases close air support

    During the 2015 Dakota Thunder airshow and open house, Aug. 15 and 16, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the capabilities of a B-1 bomber as it demonstrates a close air support mission, a technique currently used overseas defending our nation.CAS is an air attack against hostile

  • Explosions, smoke expected for airshow practice Aug. 12

    Base and area residents can expect to hear explosions, see large plumes of smoke and low-flying aircraft during a close air support demonstration practice on base Aug. 12.Residents may experience an increased noise level related to the low-flying aircraft and the explosion during the practice and

  • Stay afloat with swimming safety

    Editor's note: This is the second in a series of four articles about summer activities and safety.During the sweltering sizzle of the summer sun, most find their escape from the heat in their local pools.With both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, Ellsworth Air Force Base provides water

  • Roar of the rally

    The roar of more than 200 Airmen, family members and civilian motorcyclist engines filled the air outside the Pride Hangar in anticipation of the 15th Annual Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Run Aug. 4 at Ellsworth Air Force Base.The event, hosted by Green Knights Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Club, began on

  • Ellsworth's command chief hosts free trap and skeet event

    The 28th Bomb Wing command chief treated Airmen to a free event for Airmen, which included lunch and a trap and skeet shoot, July 23.Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Peterson has accommodated two events like this in an effort to showcase the many outdoor recreation facilities to Airmen.In trap shooting,

  • Integrated training prepares Airmen for emergency operations

    The 28th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight worked closely with members from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and 28th CES emergency management unit during an integrated base emergency response capability training July 13 to 17.Training program developers