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  • Ellsworth continues to do its part in conserving energy

    As Energy Action Month comes to a close Oct. 31, the many energy savings initiatives and projects Ellsworth engages in around-the-clock continue to steadily press forward. "Since 2003, Ellsworth has saved $7.8 million in energy bills," said Ted Cleberg, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron base energy

  • Halloween – treats not tricks

    That special day in October when children dress up as their favorite characters and rove house to house in pursuit of treats with their families and friends is fast approaching, and base officials are urging everyone to include safety in their plans. Staff Sgt. Joel Nobles, 28th Bomb Wing ground

  • 37th AMU weapons load crew clinches third quarter title

    Airmen from the 34th and 37th Aircraft Maintenance Units went head to head during a heated competition Oct. 18,that pitted some of Ellsworth's quickest B-1 load crews against each other.During the third quarter load crew competition, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to safely, quickly and

  • Air Force returns to normal, tuition assistance back on

    As a result of the passed continuing resolution legislation, the Air Force is in the process of returning operations to normal pre-shutdown status, to include the reinstatement of military tuition assistance. The continuing resolution will fund the Air Force under the fiscal year 2013 sequester

  • 37th Bomb Squadron departs for Green Flag

    B-1 bomber aircrews assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron and a myriad of support personnel from several other groups departed Ellsworth recently to conduct training missions over Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., from Sept. 26 to Oct. 9.Capt. James Lebeau, 37th BS B-1 pilot, explained that the Green Flag

  • Getting thrifty at the B-One Yard Store

    The B-One Yard and Consignment store has been in the business of providing Airmen savings on household goods for more than five years.While its primary purpose is to function as a non-profit thrift shop, it also offers various programs designed to provide savings for active duty members and their

  • Symposium connects care providers with military needs

    Fifteen of Ellsworth's own teamed up with members of the South Dakota National Guard to conduct a symposium at Camp Rapid, in Rapid City, S.D., Sept. 12 and 13.The symposium was designed to provide medical professionals from the local area with an opportunity to interact with veterans and adapt

  • POW/MIA recognition day honors servicemembers

    National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. Each year the president issues a proclamation asking Americans to observe the day as a remembrance of the nation's service members who were held prisoner or are still missing, and their families.The day's events include a Pentagon

  • Senior leaders send Airmen, families birthday best

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On the 66th birthday of the United States Air Force, we salute the dedicated

  • Ellsworth provides Airmen life-saving training

    Airmen from the 28th Medical Group held a CPR and automated external defibrillation class in Sept. 11, as part of an effort to teach Airmen skills that may help save lives.The class, conducted in the 28th MDG Education and Training conference room, included step-by-step instructions on how to