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  • “Better Body, Better Life”

    The Air Force offers a variety of training programs to help Airmen not only improve their health, but maintain a high level of expeditionary combat readiness.One of those programs is "Better Body, Better Life," a program designed to assist participants in achieving a variety of fitness and

  • Deployed Ellsworth Airmen return home

    Hundreds of family members and fellow Airmen braved sub-freezing temperatures to greet their returning Airmen on the Ellsworth flightline, Jan. 27 and 30. Approximately 400 Ellsworth Airmen returned home from a 6-month deployment to Southwest Asia where they provided air support to combatant

  • ACC recognizes Ellsworth excellence

    Air Combat Command recently rewarded four units on base for their commitment to carry out their individual missions and for their continued efforts toward improvement. The 28th Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Section, Bellamy Fitness Center, Arts and Crafts center, along with the 28th Bomb

  • Ellsworth Airmen deploy to Southwest Asia

    Approximately 350 Airmen bid farewell to their families, friends and co-workers Jan. 19, as they prepare to deploy to Southwest Asia to support missions in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. "We will be doing a variety of missions - providing close-air support and helping our troops on

  • Happy Landings brings Airmen, families up to speed

    Airmen and their families from across the base gathered at the Dakota's Club Jan. 15, to learn about the various resources available to them on base and in the surrounding area. Happy Landings, a monthly fair for both newcomers to Ellsworth as well as for those who've been around for a while, gave

  • JAGC announces law school programs

    Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from now through March 1.Before submitting an application, applicants must interview with the 28th Bomb Wing Staff Judge Advocate. Interviews must be scheduled with the SJA no later than Jan. 18, and will

  • Ellsworth Airmen help to spread holiday cheer

    Anticipation and excitement permeated throughout the atmosphere surrounding the Youth and Family Services Center in Rapid City, S.D., Dec. 18, 2012, where children gathered to await the arrival of Santa Claus.As part of the 28th Operations Group Angel Tree Program, 30 volunteer Airmen assisted Santa

  • Pride Hangar new hot spot for PT

    Ellsworth personnel can soon shake up their normal physical fitness routine by visiting one of the new additions to the Pride Hangar. Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander, Col. Thomas Goulter, 28th Mission Support Group commander, and Maj. David Burnett, 28th Force Support Squadron

  • Heartland of America Band wishes Ellsworth `Merry Christmas'

    Members of the Heartland of America Band brought Christmas cheer to Ellsworth Airmen, civilians and children during a caroling visit, Dec. 18 to 19. Four members of the band visited several locations on base as part of what has become an annual initiative to give back to service members during the

  • Separating, retiring Airmen TAP out

    Airmen nearing the end of their military service were given insight on transitioning to the civilian workforce during the Transition Assistance Program class at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Dec. 10 to 13.The class is required for Airmen who are separating and optional for retiring Airmen