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  • Col. Mark Weatherington assumes command of 28th BW

    Col. Mark Weatherington assumed command of the 28th Bomb Wing from Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro during a ceremony at the Ellsworth Air Force Base PRIDE Hangar, May 13.The ceremony, officiated by Brig. Gen. Jon Norman, 12th Air Force vice commander, was attended by men and women across the wing."We spend

  • Museum opens doors for 16th Annual Visitor Appreciation Day

    The South Dakota Air and Space Museum, 28th Bomb Wing and Ellsworth Heritage Foundation pulled out all of the stops to show their appreciation for visitors during a special event, May 7.The event included an unveiling of the AGM-28A "Hound Dog" missile by 28th BW commander, Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro,

  • Wingmen help prevent DUIs

    Leaders of the 28th Operations Support Squadron selected four 28th OSS Airmen they consider to be outstanding wingmen to publicly demonstrate their new one year DUI-free status, May 2, 2011.These four exemplary wingmen had the honor of moving their squadron magnet to the one year DUI-free column

  • Spouses praised for vital role

    Approximately 150 Ellsworth spouses came together to participate in a wide array of activities designed to thank them for all they do and the important role they play in the lives of their Airmen during Spouse Appreciation Day, May 6. The day began with opening remarks from Jenn Pederson, Officer

  • Ellsworth vet clinic offers rattlesnake vaccine

    Airmen who own pets are now able to visit the Ellsworth Veterinary Clinic to obtain a rattlesnake vaccination for their animals. The clinic on base charges about $20 per vaccination, which would possibly save the owner thousands of dollars in medical treatment, if their pets were bitten by a

  • Ellsworth congratulates Airman Leadership Graduates

    Twenty-six Airmen from Ellsworth were recently recognized for completing Airman Leadership School during a ceremony at the Dakota's Club, May 5. Class 11-5 Award Winners:28th Operations Support SquadronSenior Airman Luke Miller John L. Levitow Award28th Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Timothy

  • Airmen share cultural roots

    Ellsworth's Multicultural Committee kicked off its first multicultural observance with a day filled with sports, international pride displays and a variety of free, international snacks and refreshments at the Pride Hangar, May 3.The event marked the beginning of Ellsworth's six-week multicultural

  • Ellsworth brokers historic land transfer

    The 28th Bomb Wing transferred 53.32 acres of land to the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority, during a historic event, April 29. According to Box Elder, S.D. officials, the land gift will be used for commercial and school development in Box Elder.Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro, 28th BW commander,

  • Dakota’s hosts family fun event

    The Dakota's Club hosted an indoor family fun event open to Ellsworth children and their parents, April 29.The event was designed to celebrate the coming of summer vacation for school-age children."We wanted to give families a fun place to come and kick off the summer," said LaTisha Ealy, 28th Force

  • Ellsworth Family Child Care provider wins award

    An Ellsworth licensed family child care provider, Angie Vinson, was one of only two from military bases worldwide selected for the 2011 National Child Care Teacher award.The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation presented the award to Mrs. Vinson during a ceremony in Philadelphia, April 14.