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  • Servicemember political activity restrictions

    As the 2008 elections draw near, remember that military members and federal civilian employees must adhere to special rules regarding their political activities. For both, the rule of thumb is to avoid any activity that may be viewed as associating the federal government, directly or indirectly,

  • We’re almost there

    It's almost time. As I write this, we have exactly 31 days before the ACC Inspector General Team visits Ellsworth. We're almost to the point where we can put that final lethal arrow into a quiver of readiness that we can showcase to the IG. We've been steadfast in our efforts to hone the edge to

  • Credit where credit is due - control office envy

    President Reagan once said, "There's no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn't mind who gets the credit." It seems most of us sense that this is true. However, we may not see this practiced enough by ourselves or others. Is this idea a matter of personnel belief that some may

  • Disciplined Approach to Excellence

    The 28th Bomb Wing is comprised of volunteers who believe it is their duty to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. I appreciate everything you are doing everyday for our Air Force. You are a group of great Americans, and I am proud to join you in this worthy work. That said, I'm

  • Violating standards projects unprofessional image

    I would like to take this opportunity to point out a few common standards violations that first sergeants notice the most. All of my references for the following items are from Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel : Uniform Pockets While the Air Force

  • "The Little Brown Handbook" guides Airmen's careers

    Did you know the basic foundation and responsibilities for the enlisted force are written in Air Force Instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure, commonly referred to as "The Little Brown Book?" Every Airman should read this instruction to comply with Air Force policy. It spells out the

  • PCSing is a blessing in disguise <br> make the best of the journey

    Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face." Several years back, my father-in-law gave me a picture of a train with a statement that read, "Life is a journey, not a destination." That statement has rang true

  • Ellsworth legal office ensures Airmen’s readiness

    Being legally prepared prior to a deployment is important for you and your family. Planning ahead allows you peace of mind, knowing that you've prepared yourself and your family for whatever legal issues may arise while you're gone. Knowing that your affairs are taken care of at home, you can focus

  • Number One Priority

    As Ellsworth Airmen, we know the 28th Bomb Wing is capable of successfully mobilizing and deploying to any place on earth -- we've demonstrated this fact numerous times during six years of nearly steady-state combat operations. Unfortunately, we stumbled during our recent ACC Phase One Operational