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  • Reveille, retreat and taps

    The customs and courtesies we observe as service members are some of the oldest traditions of the military, and show respect for our flag, country, fellow Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines throughout history to the present day.Tech. Sgt. Michael Lewis, 28th Force Support Squadron base Honor

  • Workshop helps address needs of military children

    Educators, guidance counselors, and a wide spectrum of community professionals from across the Black Hills attended a "Living in the New Normal" workshop Dec. 4 and 5, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rapid City, S.D.The course, developed by the Military Child Education Coalition, was designed to provide

  • AFRC class gives expectant parents bundles of knowledge

    Ellsworth moms and dads expecting a new arrival were welcomed at the Airman and Family Readiness Center for a morning of tips and tricks at "Bundles for Babies," Dec. 5.The class aims to educate first-time and seasoned parents about the different areas of preparation for a new baby, both before and

  • Tree of Hope

    A crowd of more than 30 families gathered in the chilly night air at the entryway of Ellsworth's Freedom Chapel, Dec. 5, to light up the base Christmas tree. Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander, began the Christmas tree lighting ceremony with an empowering speech of unity and hope."I

  • Crash recovery teams honored at all call

    "Today, it is with heavy hearts that we recall and mourn the events of July 1, 2012."Col. Gentry Boswell, 28th Bomb Wing vice commander, opened the Nov. 28 all call at the Pride Hangar with those words, reminding everyone present of the grievous event that claimed the lives of four Airmen, injured

  • Tree farmers, transporters team up to provide trees for Airmen

    Ellsworth's Christmas spirit was boosted when a local semi truck delivered 235 free Christmas trees to the 28th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Office as part of the Fifth Annual Trees for Troops event, Nov. 30.Sponsored by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, tree farmers from across the

  • Ellsworth provides Thanksgiving meals

    The result of more than three months of planning, preparing and fundraising came to fruition, Nov. 22, when more than 200 Airmen and their families enjoyed free Thanksgiving meals.Done in conjunction with Operation Warmheart, a national program that provides financial grants to Air Force families,

  • Ellsworth tots taught to tumble

    Much like their Airmen moms and dads, many Ellsworth children now start their Wednesday mornings with a physical training routine - not at the Bellamy Fitness Center or Pride Hangar - but aboard a bus. Children ages 2 to 6 of base personnel now have the opportunity to learn basic gymnastics

  • “Week of Air Force Family” kicks off

    Laughter and the excited chatter of children's voices filled the air in the Pride Hangar, Nov. 17, during a special event to kick off the Week of the Air Force family. "We're here to kick off the 'National Week of the Military Family'," Laurie Adkins, 28th Force Support Squadron Airmen and Family

  • Ellsworth's Strongest highlights profession of arms

    Muscles were flexed and iron was pumped during the Ellsworth's Strongest weightlifting competition at the Bellamy Fitness Center, Nov. 16.Participants in the first event of its kind weighed in and then declared the weight they expected to bench press, dead lift and squat. Each competitor had three