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  • 28th MOS inactivated, not deactivated

    A crowd of more than 100 Airmen, family members and civilians bore witness as Col. James Katrenak, 28th Maintenance Group commander, inactivated the 28th Maintenance Operations Squadron, June 3 during a special ceremony. "As we retire the MOS guidon today, many of you may be asking yourselves, 'Are

  • Ellsworth weighs in on unit deployment manager as special duty

    Top Air Force leaders have announced that unit deployment manager positions are now officially a two-year, controlled special duty assignment.The role of the UDM has evolved dramatically over time, from an Airman in a squadron's back office picking names for taskings, to ensuring personnel are fully

  • Ellsworth wraps up Virtual Flag exercise

    Aircrews from the 37th Bomb Squadron linked their simulators with other bases to train in cyberspace during Virtual Flag, May 14 to 24.Virtual Flag is a quarterly training event that allows U.S. and coalition partner aircrews to train for combat in large-scale joint and coalition environments by

  • Physical fitness, safety key points of CAF Day

    In an effort to promote the physical pillar of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness concept among Airmen, base leadership conducted a series of activities throughout the day, May 22.The objective of CAF day was to encourage Airmen to discover the Black Hills, while calling attention to the potential

  • Archbishop Broglio hosts prayer luncheon at Ellsworth

    Keying in on the importance of standing for truth, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, addressed those attending the National Prayer Luncheon at the Dakota's Club, May 14. Broglio emphasized the importance standing for truth, even when it is not popular, and how we

  • Ellsworth honors law enforcement during Police Week, May 11 to 16

    The 28th Security Forces Squadron conducted numerous activities and events centered around law enforcement as part of Police Week, May 11 to 16. The events not only provided a behind-the-scenes look into the highly-trained and often dangerous world of law enforcement, but showcased the professionals

  • 28th BW commander provides civilians update on furlough plan May 16

    Eager to keep the base informed of recent developments regarding civilian furloughs, Col. Kevin Kennedy, 28th Bomb Wing commander, conducted a town hall at 2 p.m., May 16, at the base theater.The meeting came on the heels of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel directing implementation of the furlough

  • Ellsworth thanks military spouses May 10

    While many Americans were gearing up for Mother's Day, Ellsworth spent an entire day catering to the spouses and families of its Airmen during Spouse Appreciation Day, May 10. From a live enactment of a military working dog apprehending a decoy to a bomb-loading demonstration on the flightline, the

  • Education on the move

    Airmen are inherently busy - many would argue too busy to leave their work centers - especially for something like getting a simple education question answered. The 28th Force Support Squadron Education Office knows this, and has taken the initiative to bring their educational expertise to the very

  • Ellsworth gets pumped up

    May is fitness month and the 28th Force Support Squadron has organized several events to promote fitness and healthy competition.The first event to kick off fitness month was The Amazing Race, modeled after the reality based television show, that consisted of a 3-mile course of several challenges