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  • Preserving traditions one event at a time

    From itineraries to transportation and seating arrangements, the protocol office has a part in every base event, ensuring military traditions and customs and courtesies are not forgotten.During the planning process of events, including change of command ceremonies, retirements and distinguished

  • EOD shows determination with detonation

    Some may think a career in explosive ordnance disposal is an adrenalin rushing fast paced job that is full of explosions every day. However, this it is not entirely true.In reality, those in the career field do substantial amounts of training to be able to execute their job well when failure is not

  • Being an MTI, a technical sergeant’s journey

    "I was actually in awe [when] I got accepted for such an elite and prestigious position," said Tech. Sgt. Gideon Stibor, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution NCO in charge. "To be viewed as one of the best the Air Force had to offer was an honor."It was 2009 when Stibor was chosen to

  • 28th AMXS weapons crew ready to lock and load

    There is a dedicated group of Airmen whose mission is to load the vast array of munitions onto base B-1 bombers. They bring the boom to the B-1 with training to ensure maximum mission effectiveness.The 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron works on a 24-hour rotation schedule split between three shifts

  • Base Honor Guard begins training

    The Ellsworth Honor Guard, an elite group charged with conducting various ceremonies, began its annual Initial Skills Training at the Pride Hangar Sept. 14.IST is a two-week course where Honor Guard members are trained to perform military honors, including those rendered for deceased veterans,

  • The man behind the money

    The echoes of a dribbling basketball bounce around the walls of the gym, then stop. He puts up the shot and cashes in the three.Basketball is one of the many activities that Airman 1st Class Matt Hinson, 28th Comptroller Squadron financial customer service technician, participates in as a way to

  • Fuels management helps fight the good environmental fight

    The high operations tempo of an active Air Force base like Ellsworth can often result in high quantities of fuel being consumed.Ensuring this vital resource is handled and managed correctly while safeguarding the environment rests on the shoulders of people like Tech. Sgt. Timothy Mancini, 28th

  • Ellsworth bids farewell to command chief, honors his 30 years of service

    Editor's note: This is the final in a series of four articles on the Journey to Chief, what it takes to become a chief master sergeant and their experiences in their careers.As we near the end of the 2015 summer season, Ellsworth bids farewell to Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Peterson, former 28th Bomb

  • Defending Ellsworth’s assets

    For many people, taking measures to ensure safety from terrorist activities may not be one of the first things they consider each day.However, one Ellsworth Airman has this as his primary responsibility.Russell Leatherman, 28th Bomb Wing Anti-Terrorism manager, explained how each day he researches

  • Outdoor Rec, the place to get outdoor tech

    With summer coming to a close and winter fast approaching, opportunities to rent summer equipment from the Outdoor Recreation Center won't last long."Now is the best time to rent equipment," said Troy Hampton, 28th Force Support Squadron outdoor recreation assistant. "You can use these last few warm