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  • 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 you fall into one of these categories, contact your first sergeant

  • ID card renewal for dependents

    A sponsor may apply for renewal of a dependents' identification 10 to 20 days prior to expiration of the ID, per AFI 36-3026, paragraph 15.4.The sponsor must be present to sign the DD Form 1172, or may sign the DD Form 1172 prior to the dependant coming in. A general Power of Attorney is acceptable

  • MPS Closure

    The Military Personnel Section will be closed Dec. 23, 2011. Normal services will resume Dec. 27, 2011.

  • CSAF Guidance on Political Activities

    The 2012 Presidential election cycle is well underway and the first primary/caucus is scheduled to take place in Iowa on Jan. 3, 2012. All Airmen should review and become familiar with the rules on permissible political activites contained in DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of

  • Military Order of the Purple Heart

    The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 5354, meets on the first Saturday of the month at noon at the Disabled American Veterans office in Rapid City, S.D. For more information, please contact Dennis Roy at 605.343.7927 or 605.209.4437. He can also be reached at his e-mail,

  • Aerial Photographer over EAFB

    A small single-engine aircraft is scheduled to take aerial photographs of Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. this weekend, Dec. 10 & 11. Ellsworth and members of the surrounding community can expect the aircraft to make several low passes in the afternoon. Please do not be alarmed. If you have

  • 28th Bomb Wing 2011 Annual Awards Banquet

    The 28th Bomb Wing 2011 Annual Awards Banquet will be held Jan. 27, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Ramkota Inn in Rapid City, S.D. The theme for the evening will be "Remembering Heroes, Honoring Leaders". Brig. Gen. Richard Clark, United States Air Force Academy Commandant of Cadets, will be the guest

  • ID card shortage

    Due to a worldwide shortage of dependant ID card stock, replacement cards will only be done within 30 days of expiration. Cards will not be replaced for changes in the sponsors' information. The military personnel section is not sure when this issue will be resolved. If anyone has any questions

  • SGLI updates

    Military members should ensure their Serviceman's Group Life Insurance Form 8286 is kept current in regards to beneficiaries names and addresses are current. To update this form come to the customer service area of MPS to update the form.