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  • 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,

  • 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