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  • Military members considering leaving the military to pursue a career in the civilian sector can contact the Airmen and Family Readiness Center for further information at 605-385-4663. (Courtesy photo)

    Civilian life 101

    Some Airmen have served for four years, some have served more than 20. One thing all Airmen have in common is: a plan for the future. Thinking about separating is something that is on the minds of all whose careers in the Air Force draw closer to their conclusion.
  • Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight practice using a rapid deployment craft in order to perform “rescues” during training at Canyon Lake in Rapid City, S.D., Feb. 12, 2019. Although a team of two is on thecraft, there’s still a four-to five-man team on the ice nearby ready to pull them back to safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michella Stowers)

    Breaking the ice: Base, local fire departments train for winter water rescues

    Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight practiced life-saving techniques alongside Black Hills firefighters during a three-day ice water rescue training event. Hosted by the Rapid City Fire Department, initial training began in their station’s classroom, after which the group traveled to Canyon Lake in Rapid City for hands-on experience. The training was meant to provide firefighters with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep themselves and others safe in the event of an ice water emergency.
  • Financial readiness enables Airmen to focus on the Air Force mission without the stress of financial distractions. Financial readiness also equips Airmen with the tools to prepare for their futures. For more information, contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 605-385-4663. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)

    Financial readiness: It makes cents

    Financial readiness prepares Airmen for more than just paying their bills on time. It enables Airmen to plan for the future in addition to removing financial distractions that may hamper their ability to support the Air Force mission.
  • The Airman Retraining Program provides Airmen the opportunity to retrain from their current career fields to another. To find out more about the Air Force retraining program, Airmen are encouraged to visit the Air Force Personnel Center’s website. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)

    Retraining 101

    The principal purpose of the Airman Retraining Program is to maintain an equilibrium of manpower across all Air Force specialty codes (AFSCs). The program allows Airmen to retrain into career fields to alleviate manpower shortages. In addition, it grants Airmen the opportunity to move from their current AFSC to another.
  • Chaplain (Capt.) Benjamin Quintanilla, assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, visits with children on a trip to Adjumani, Uganda, in January 2019. Quintanilla visited Adjumani to work alongside Tutapona, an organization that provides trauma rehabilitation to refugees. (Courtesy photo by Candice Lassey)

    Africa: A journey of healing

    When an Airman needs spiritual guidance, counseling or someone to talk to confidentially, they seek out the assistance of an Air Force chaplain. But where do chaplains turn when they encounter trying times? Of course chaplains can always turn to their spiritual companions, but sometimes they need to get away and focus on their own spiritual and mental health.

  • The Chaplain Corps

    The Chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen of Ellsworth AFB describe what they do, why they do it, and who they do it for.
  • Crystal Emmons, a 28th Force Support Squadron program technician, reads to her class in room 138 at the McRaven Child Development Center on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 6, 2018. During the afternoon, the children enjoyed playtime, dance parties, reading and nutritious snacks – all before it was time to go home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)

    An afternoon with room 138

    The children in room 138 at the McRaven Child Development Center enjoy an afternoon of learning, playing and dancing. The CDC provides military parents with a clean, safe and loving place to bring their children while they work to accomplish the mission.
  • Senior Airman Bernice Asiedu, a 28th Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, stands in the Rushmore Building on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 20, 2018. Asiedu, originally from Ghana, came to the U.S. via the Electronic Diversity Lottery. In the year she was selected, more than 14 million people applied. Asiedu had less than a 1 percent chance of being selected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Ghana to the Air Force: a story of travel and service

    A teacher in Ghana has aspirations. She wants to see the world and all that it has to offer and thinks of what her future has in store for her. She yearns to see new places and experience the sights and smells that come with them – to meet new people and form new relationships.
  • The 28th Force Support Squadron hosts a Chef of the Quarter cook-off at the Raider Café on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 18, 2019. The competition began promptly at 1:28 p.m. in recognition of the 28th Bomb Wing. Contestants had one hour to prepare their food, have it plated and present it to the judges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)

    Raider Airmen heat up competition in the kitchen

    The 28th Force Support Squadron hosts a Chef of the Quarter cook-off at the Raider Café on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 18, 2019. Contestants were split into three teams and were required to produce a dish that incorporated two secret ingredients.
  • Col. John Edwards and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Trickey present Staff Sgt. Dustin Jespersen with the 2018 Air Association Richard T. Kight Award at the Dakota’s Club on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 31, 2018. Edwards is the 28th Bomb Wing commander; Jespersen is a 28th Operations Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist; and Trickey is the 28th Operations Group superintendent. After being awarded the 2018 Air Rescue Association Richard T. Kight Award, Jespersen was promoted to technical sergeant as part of the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Ellsworth SERE specialist goes above and beyond

    Recently, Tech. Sgt. Dustin Jespersen, a 28th Operations Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist he was announced as the 2018 Air Rescue Association Richard T. Kight Award winner. The Air Force-level award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the overall effectiveness of the rescue mission.
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