Operation Desert Fox: Recalling the 15th anniversary of the first B-1 combat operation

"I was eating in the mess tent when those photos hit the screen ... the whole tent cheered. I'm not sure I've ever felt anything like that."Those words were relayed by Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Taliaferro, Air Combat Command plans and programs deputy director, during a fond recollection of when the images

AF announces additional force management programs to reduce force size

Air Force leaders announced force management programs Dec. 11 designed to reduce the force by thousands of Airmen over the next five years as a result of sequestration.Fiscal 2014 force management initiatives are in addition to the announcement made in July, stating the Air Force will implement

12th AF leaders visit Ellsworth

Ellsworth hosted a visit from Lt. Gen. Tod D. Wolters, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, Dec. 3 and 4, and took the opportunity to showcase 28th Bomb Wing Airmen accomplishing the mission at the home to two of the nation's three B-1 combat squadrons.During his visit, Wolters hosted an

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