28 Jan 2011

New rule for dependents' Identification Cards

For initial issuance, replacement or renewal of a dependent ID card, the military sponsor must sign the DD 1172, application for a uniformed services ID card. If the sponsor is unavailable to sign, a person with a valid power of attorney may sign.For more information, please contact Don Small, 28th Force Support Squadron customer service team lead,

28 Jan 2011

Phased out Uniform items

As of December 31, 2010, the maternity service dress coat as well as gray and dark blue scarves, gloves, mittens and earmuffs are no longer authorized, according to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, dated August 2, 2006.For more information, please contact Don Small, 28th Force Support Squadron customer service team lead, at (605) 385-2434.

27 Jan 2011

Aspiring officers invited to learn about college, ROTC

Maj. Dan Hunter, South Dakota State University Air Force ROTC unit admissions officer, will be answering questions about the college program, at the Education and Training Offices this Friday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m.The Education and Training Section offices are located in the Rushmore Center, Suite 2800 (second floor, directly above Airmen &

25 Jan 2011

Housing townhall meeting

There will be a townhall meeting to discuss the changes to Centennial Estates Feb. 1, at 7p.m. in the base theater. The meeting is open to anyone and will feature Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro, 28th Bomb Wing commander, as well as representatives from the Hunt Corporation. For more information, contact the housing office at (605) 385-2574.

24 Jan 2011

B-One Yard work day

The next quarterly B-One Yard Work Day will be held Feb.10 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The store will be open until 12 p.m. that day, but will save any large projects that may disrupt customers until after closing. The main project will be organizing the thrift area. This will include purging all the clothing racks, sizing, straightening, organizing

24 Jan 2011

Spouse fitness

The Bellamy Fitness Center is hosting a fitness workshop, Jan. 27 from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Spouses who attend will have the opportunity to experience various fitness programs, such as: Dance for Fitness, Body Sculpting, Circuit Training and Yoga and Pilates classes.For more information, or to RSVP, contact Jennifer Katrenak at (618) 660-6797.

19 Jan 2011

Ellsworth Wellness Expo

The Bellamy Fitness Center will host the Ellsworth Wellness Expo Jan. 22 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The expo focuses on four pillars of wellness which include mental, spiritual, physical and emotional.There will be more than 40 local vendors providing information on how to improve your healthy lifestyle along with demonstration which include hip hop,

18 Jan 2011

Tax center opens Jan. 31

This year's Tax Office is scheduled to open at the base legal office on Jan 31. Returns will be accepted by appointment only. Electronic filing is available and all services are provided free of charge to active duty members, dependents and retirees. To schedule an appointment, call the legal office at (605) 385-4683.Tax Office hours are as

10 Jan 2011

Black History Month casting call

In recognition of Black History Month, the Inspirational Gospel Service of the Ellsworth Air Force Base Chapel will be performing a play. Adult help is needed in all areas: actors, singers, stagehands, costume designs, props, production team and more. This event is open to everyone in the Ellsworth Community. Interested parties should contact

4 Jan 2011

Spouse deployment dinner

The Airman and Family Readiness Center will be hosting its next Spouse Deployment Sinner Jan. 20, starting at 5 p.m. Spaghetti and garlic toast will be served in the Airmen and Family Readiness Center classroom from 5 until 5:30 p.m. After that the wing commander and his wife will kick the night off. The command chief, chaplain, Triwest, American