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  • Estate Claims for Chief Master Sgt. Robert E. Hoyt

    1st Lt. Bryant F. Hankins, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, has been appointed summary court officer for the estate of Chief Master Sgt. Robert E. Hoyt. All claims for or against the estate of the deceased must be submitted to the summary court officer. For more information, call Hankins at (605)

  • Cutting healthcare clutter

    TRICARE officials have announced that those eligible for the services offered under the program are eligible for a paperless statement option.Those enrolled can cut down clutter and get access to their TRICARE healthcare information quickly by registering for a secure TriWest.com account and signing

  • Airmen receive punishment

    Senior Airman Alejandro Gonzalez, 28th Security Forces Squadron, pled not guilty March 7 to possessing one or more visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. After a four-day trial, a court consisting of officer members found him guilty as charged. His punishment consisted of

  • Air Force launches Earth Day facebook page

    The Air Force recently launched a new Facebook initiative for Earth Day titled Blue Acts of Green. The website gives all Airmen and their families the chance to link their every-day actions at work and at home to environmental impacts. To get involved with Earth Day activities, visit

  • Officials stress preparation for household goods summer surge

    With summer fast approaching, the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management Office will require a minimum of three to four weeks notice from Airmen to get a household goods shipment picked up. TMO officials have noted that there is a critical shortage of over-the-road truck drivers this

  • Dakota closed for inventory April 9 to 15

    The Dakota's Club will be closed for inventory from April 9 to 15. It will temporarily reopen April 13, from 4 p.m. to close with a limited bar. For more information, email 1st Lt. Carissa Hoosline, 28th Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight commander, at

  • Exchange slated to host Easter Egg Hunt

    The base Exchange will host a free Easter egg hunt by the entrance of the Exchange April 7. The egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. for children up to 5 years old and 12 p.m. for children 6 to 11 years old. The hunt will take place between the Sentinel Federal Credit Union and the Air Force Financial

  • New installation voting assistance officers appointed

    The following Airmen have been appointed installation voting assistance officers for Ellsworth Air Force Base: Maj. Wendy D. Lobre, 28th Medical Operations Squadron chief of dental services at (605) 385-3657, and 2nd Lt. Seth R. Klint, 28th Contracting Squadron contract manager at (605) 385-1747.

  • Ellsworth blood drive

    United Blood Services has scheduled a two-day blood drive at the Ellsworth Air Force Base Bellamy Fitness Center, April 2 to 3. The drive will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., both days.UBS has opened the drive to Ellsworth Airmen, their spouses, as well as civilian employees on base. Applicants should

  • Family Care Plans

    According to IAW AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans, single parents, dual military couples with family members and members with civilian spouses, who have unique family situations are required to develop a written plan to be maintained by their squadron commander or first sergeant. If an individual