Ellsworth kicks off 0-1-3 educational campaign

Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander, introduced the 0-1-3 responsible drinking educational campaign March 8, during his commander's calls at the Pride Hangar."The goal of the 0-1-3 campaign is to educate Airmen about responsible drinking and the importance of maintaining positive

Air Force expands drug testing program to include abused prescription drugs

The Air Force and other military services will expand their drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs beginning May 1, 2012.On Jan. 31, 2012, the Secretary of Defense gave a 90-day advance notice of the drug testing expansion which aims to counter the nation's growing

Prior planning prevents problems, preserves careers

While there is nothing wrong with having a good time after a long week of work, without responsible planning, an evening out with friends could turn into a terrible tragedy. A little prior planning can not only ensure a great weekend but also preserve careers and, most importantly, save lives.

Twelve EAFB Airmen selected for E-8

Twelve base master sergeants received news March 8 that they have been selected for senior master sergeant. Air Force officials selected 1,702 of 12,351 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 13.78 percent.Ellsworth's newest senior master sergeant

Ellsworth volunteers help promote literacy

Airmen volunteers at Ellsworth took time out of their busy schedules to read to children attending the base Child Development Center March 2 to 9 as part of National Read Across America Month.Read Across America began in 1997 to commemorate the birthday of children's author, Theodor Seuss Geisel,

ORE wrap up, lessons learned

Airmen from Ellsworth engaged in an recent Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 22 to 24 designed to test the base's ability to mobilize, process personnel and equipment, and deploy in response to a worldwide tasking. "Our Airmen consistently train to maintain a high state of readiness, and we are

Housing privatization town hall meetings coming

Officials from Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC will host a series of town hall meetings in April to discuss the housing privatization contract at Ellsworth. Firm dates will be announced as they become available.Balfour Beatty has been selected by the Department of the Air Force as the highest ranked

Bismarck Gate Closed to Inbound POVs

The Bismarck (commercial) Gate is closed to all inbound privately owned vehicle (POV) traffic until further notice. Only commercial vehicles will be allowed to enter through the Bismarck Gate. All POV traffic must enter the base through the Liberty (main) Gate or Patriot (school) Gate. All outbound

Fit Pregnancy program at the HAWC

The Health and Wellness Center is providing special fitness and health classes geared for pregnant women on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.These specialized fitness and health classes are all part of a program the Health and Wellness Center is offering known as Fit Pregnancy. The free program is

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