Ellsworth ALS students revamp B-ONE Yard

Students from Ellsworth Airman Leadership School volunteered their time renovating and cleaning the B-ONE Yard Thrift and Consignment store, Nov. 23, as part of an ongoing effort to lead Airmen by example. The class of 28 Airmen worked on several projects throughout the day including repainting

Ellsworth hosts top AF leaders

The U.S. Air Force's highest ranking officer teamed up with the service's highest ranking enlisted member to visit the base nestled in the heartland and not only laud the efforts of those accomplishing the mission, but see firsthand the hard work being done by Airmen stationed there.Air Force Chief

First sergeants provide Thanksgiving meals

More than 170 Airmen and their families received free Thanksgiving meals Nov. 22, during an event held in conjunction with Operation Warmheart - a national program that provides financial grants to Air Force families.Efforts to help assemble food baskets containing everything Airmen would need to

Honoring Arco - defender, companion

The day after people around the area and across the nation honored our nation's veterans, Airmen and family members gathered to pay their respects to a fallen comrade - Arco, a 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, during a memorial service in the Freedom Chapel, Nov. 12.After

Ellsworth honors Vietnam veterans during flag unveiling ceremony

Airmen, family members, civilians and base leaders came together to celebrate the service and sacrifices of our nations Vietnam war veterans during a flag-unveiling ceremony in the base Commissary Nov. 8.Col. Thomas Goulter, 28th Mission Support Group commander, started the ceremony which coincided

Veteran's Day parade

Ellsworth hosts event to thank Native American veterans

Days prior to the parades, speeches and other activities done to recognize those who have served in the military, Ellsworth hosted a special event for veterans from six area tribal nations designed to personally thank them for their service.More than just a way of thanking those who served, the

Ellsworth commissary to start scanning IDs

Commissaries will soon begin scanning customers' Department of Defense ID cards at checkouts as the Defense Commissary Agency continues its pursuit to deliver a 21st century benefit.The commissary at Fort Lee, Va., became the first store to scan ID cards on Oct. 22 as the first part of an

Ellsworth looking to the future in community partnership

In an effort to better utilize resources and reduce operating and service costs, base and local leaders are working together to develop a new community partnership initiative.Ellsworth is one of more than 14 bases across the Air Force participating in the program and is currently engaged in a series

CAF day to focus on mental fitness, holiday and winter safety

The base will conduct a series of activities throughout the day, Nov. 4, in an effort to promote the mental pillar of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness concept among Airmen. The objective for the upcoming CAF day is to encourage Airmen to discover opportunities available in the Black Hills area,