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  • ORE fast approaching

    As the base leans forward in preparation of the upcoming operational readiness exercise July 9-12, officials are urging everyone to take time to ensure they are ready for the activities that week. While the base has conducted several Phase I exercises to test its ability to process personnel and

  • FTAC extended to better meet needs of Airmen

    In an effort to provide training that is compatible with every Airman's unique social circumstance, the Professional Enhancement Center staff is adding an additional day to the First Term Airman Course, beginning July 15.Previously a four-day class, FTAC is designed to help Airmen fresh out of

  • Sexual assault prevention focus of SAPR Stand-Down Day June 21

    Ellsworth, like all Air Force bases this summer, dedicated an entire day to sexual assault prevention and response with commander's calls and individual unit activities June 21. Prompted by a directive from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, the day included an in-depth examination of the adverse

  • Ellsworth works with SDNG to tackle Golden Coyote

    A broad range of Ellsworth Airmen trained alongside 300 soldiers of the South Dakota National Guard during the 29th Annual Golden Coyote training exercise, June 8 to 22.The two-week exercise provided Airmen, Guardsmen and other servicemembers from 55 military units representing 11 states and four

  • Safe HelpRoom: new support avenue for sexual assault victims

    Airmen who are sexual assault victims now have a way to network with other survivors from the safety and privacy of their own homes, thanks to the launch of Safe HelpRoom.Part of the Department of Defense's ongoing fight against sexual assault among the ranks of servicemembers and DOD civilians,

  • STOMP-ing clear paths

    More than 30 members of Team Ellsworth and local professionals met at the Rapid City Public Library East for a two-day Specialized Training of Military Parents workshop, June 13 and 14. Hosted by two members of Pave - STOMP's parent organization - the class is designed to teach parents of children

  • SAPR training empowers wingmen

    A great deal of time and resources are devoted to aiding sexual assault victims during their recovery process - but what if the focus shifted to the perpetrators?During an annual Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training class June 10, Airmen and civilian employees were encouraged to think

  • Area leaders experience security forces capabilities

    Defenders from the 28th Security Forces Squadron provided 19 civic leaders with the opportunity to see how they get things done during an honorary commander tour event June 7.During the day, the guests - members of the 28th Bomb Wing Honorary Commanders program -experienced the new active shooter

  • Ellsworth opens new dining facility June 6

    Airmen, their families and base and community leaders came together to celebrate the grand opening of the Raider Café during a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 6.The event was the culmination of more than 18 months of planning, organizing and restructuring of the base's old dining facility known as the

  • Golden Coyote exercise to impact base

    Approximately 300 members of the National Guard will be operating out of Ellsworth June 8 to 22 as part of the South Dakota National Guard's 29th annual training exercise, Golden Coyote.Base Airmen and their families should be prepared for increased military vehicle traffic, especially at the