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  • Ellsworth welcomes Minot B-52s

    The first contingent of B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., began arriving on base March 26 - their temporary home until a scheduled runway reconstruction program is completed at their home station.Approximately eight B-52s and about 300 Airmen from Minot will be on

  • AFAF campaign under way

    The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign on Ellsworth began March 17 and will continue through April 25.According to officials, contributions to the AFAF will lend critical support in times of need from AFAF affiliates to the Air Force family. Whether active duty, retired, officer or enlisted,

  • Air Force continues force management programs

    Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15 following a recently discussed strategic pause."After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume immediate processing of voluntary applications

  • Financial course helps Airmen manage finances

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a "Credit When Credit is Due" course in the AFRC classroom, March 6, as part of an ongoing effort to help Airmen manage their finances more effectively.The course was designed to familiarize Airmen with financial tools and resources and help them develop

  • 28th Maintenance Group hosts first quarter Heart Link program

    The 28th Maintenance Group teamed up with the Airman and Family Readiness Center to welcome spouses to this year's first quarter Heartlink orientation program, Feb. 28. The Heartlink program is designed to introduce and familiarize spouses to the military lifestyle and the base's mission while also

  • Spiritual wellness focus of CAF day

    In an effort to promote the spiritual pillar of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness concept among Airmen, base leadership conducted a series of activities, Feb.27."The objective of this CAF day was to help Airmen improve their spiritual fitness," said Dennis Wier, Ellsworth Community Support

  • Ellsworth recognizes newest chief selects

    Four Ellsworth Airmen were recognized for reaching the pinnacle of the Air Force's enlisted rank structure during a special ceremony in the Dakota's Club, Feb. 21.During the event Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Peterson, 28th Bomb Wing command chief, commended the chief master sergeant selects for their

  • Ellsworth B-1 aircrews complete Combat Hammer exercise

    B-1 aircrews from the 34th Bomb Squadron recently completed an exercise that tested their ability to employ laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions against moving targets.The 34th BS "Thunderbirds" employed eight GBU-31 and four GBU-54 laser JDAMs against targets at the Eglin Test and Training Complex

  • Hunter safety course available

    A free hunter safety course is available for Airmen, family members and anyone else interested in participating in hunting activities.The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks office will offer three spring hunter safety courses in March and April.Course dates are March 4 to 8, April 8 to 12 and April

  • Ellsworth hones readiness during exercise

    Airmen across the base engaged in an operational readiness exercise Feb. 12 to 14 designed to test their ability to meet wartime and contingency operations.The ORE covered a variety of base and B-1 bomber operations, including employing and sustaining forces, maintaining the ability to survive and