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  • 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

  • 28th BW commander addresses safety, sexual assault awareness

    Airmen and civilian employees assembled for an address that focused on safety and sexual assault awareness by Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander, Dec. 13, in the Pride Hangar. Weatherington stressed how critical it is to make safety a part of the upcoming holiday season, and thanked

  • Gooooooooal!

    The tension was high when two soccer teams comprised of Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron went toe to toe, Dec. 11, in the Pride Hangar. CE team A, who is second place in the league, kept the game close, but CE team B scored the winning goal with strong passing and ball control- ending

  • Ellsworth kids go on safari

    Ellsworth children can now experience a close encounter with a gorilla, elephant and giraffe before sliding down a waterfall without ever having to leave the base. Safariland, the new playground located in the former coffee shop area of the Holbrook Library, was officially opened with a