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  • Increased flight operations March 14 to 18

    The 28th Bomb Wing will be flying extended hours from March 14 to 18, 2016. Normal airfield operations are scheduled to include nighttime and early morning flying during this period.Base residents and the surrounding communities can expect to hear an increase in noises associated with flying

  • 28th BW to conduct pre-season motorcycle briefing

    The 28th Bomb Wing will conduct two upcoming annual pre-season motorcycle briefings in accordance with Air Force Instruction 91-207, "The US Air Force Traffic Safety Program," March 24 and April 7.The Green Knights and Dakota Thunder Military Motorcycle Club will hold two mass briefings from 8 to 10

  • Testing the Updated B-1s

    Upgraded B-1 bombers flew the first long-range strike exercise with their new cockpits and targeting systems in late February, Air Force Global Strike Command announced on March 2.B-1s and crews from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, tested the Block 16 upgrades on six B-1s by flying a 15-hour flight to

  • UPDATE: on-base school bus schedule

    The Ellsworth Air Force Base school bus schedule has been updated and can be found by clicking here. These changes will go into effect March 7.Additionally, the Black Hills Estates school bus route has changed and can be found by clicking here.For more information, call Brandy Wyatt, 28th Force

  • Ellsworth teen delegate for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders

    Joseph McReynolds, a freshman at Douglas High School, Box Elder, and son of Master Sgt. Benjamin McReynolds, 28th Medical Support Squadron clincal labratory NCO in charge, is a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, Massachusetts, from June 25 to 27, 2016.The Congress is an

  • Documents required for reissuance of IDs

    With the most current upgrade of software for the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, changes have been made regarding expired secondary identification documents.To comply with Federal identity requirements, the Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System, or RAPIDS, will modify

  • Public Health Advisories: Influenza, Zika virus

    The 28th Medical Group Public Health office has updated Public Health Advisories regarding seasonal influenza and the Zika virus, which include lists of symptoms and tips for preventing each virus.Influenza:The Centers for Disease Control estimates each year on average five to 20 percent of the U.S.

  • 28th CES conducting lake surveys

    The 28th Civil Engineer Squadron will be conducting a survey of the base lakes over the next few weeks. The survey will gather data on lake silt and sediment buildup in order to develop a natural infrastructure restoration project.This process will involve personnel traveling onto the ice, boring

  • DOD Launches MilitaryChildCare.com at Ellsworth AFB

    Ellsworth AFB families will have access to a new Department of Defense website Feb. 17 designed to simplify and improve the process of requesting child care.MilitaryChildCare.com provides a single online gateway for families to access military- operated or military-subsidized child care options

  • SDEDA organizes public workshop Feb. 11

    Members of Ellsworth AFB and surrounding communities are invited to participate in a public workshop at the Black Hills Visitor Information Center, Rapid City, S.D., Feb. 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.The event, hosted by the South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority, in cooperation with Ellsworth Air