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  • Critter care advised for traveling

    Airmen and their families considering taking their pets with them when they travel, or boarding them while they are gone, should remember several steps they can take to prevent potential problems.Immunizations, health certificates and proper planning are key points to consider when traveling or

  • Happy Landings open to Ellsworth residents

    Airmen and their families learned about the various services and programs available to them on base and in the community during the Happy Landings event Oct. 16 at the Dakota's Club. During the event, hosted by the 28th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center, several base agencies

  • Honorary commanders get look behind the scenes of EAFB

    Civic leaders serving as honorary commanders of squadrons under the 28th Maintenance Group umbrella received a guided tour of Ellsworth Oct. 18.The daylong tour, which included stops at all 28th MXG work centers, lunch, and a variety of demonstrations, was designed to help increase awareness of the

  • Ellsworth Airmen register to donate marrow

    The 28th Medical Group hosted a Department of Defense Bone Marrow Donor Program registration drive, Oct. 15 through 19, in an effort to find life-saving marrow matches for those with fatal diseases.The week long drive consisted of a walk-in registration day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 15, in the

  • Race participants sport bras for a cause

    The warm afternoon sun set the tone as a line of more than 215 Airmen and civilians, clad in a colorful array of decorated bras, waited to register for the Breast Cancer Awareness 5k, Oct. 12, at the Pride Hangar. Before the run began at 3:45 p.m., contestants lined up next to the stage as Staff

  • ACC commander visits Ellsworth

    Ellsworth hosted Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, Oct. 9 and 10, and took the opportunity to showcase 28th Bomb Wing Airmen accomplishing the mission at the home to two of the nation's three B-1 combat squadrons.During his visit, Hostage took time to speak with Airmen during a

  • Fire hazards focus of Fire Prevention Week

    Imagine a world where firefighters would never have to respond to a fire because everyone knew how to prevent fires from starting.The goal of a "fire-free" world was behind the efforts to educate children and teenagers on what causes a fire and what they can do to prevent one from starting, during

  • Cyber security focus of October

    The 28th Communications Squadron kicked off National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Oct. 8, focused on educating the base, and ensuring its network information and infrastructure remain secure, reliable and resilient. Lt. Col. Heath Frye, 28th CS commander, said the focus throughout the month is on

  • 432nd ATKS to begin operations

    Applause filled the air in the Pride Hangar, Oct. 4, as Lt. Col. Christopher Clark assumed command of the 432nd Attack Squadron, whose mission is to remotely employ MQ-9 Reaper aircraft from ground control facilities here in support of worldwide requirements. Clark thanked those present for their

  • Firefighter Challenge builds unity, inspires determination

    Hose drag, dummy pull, ladder climb, hose pack hoist and Keiser sled are activities Ellsworth firefighters are more than familiar with. During the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron's annual Firefighter Challenge at the base fire station, Oct. 5, more than 50 Airmen and civilian employees became familiar