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  • Having the strength to keep riding

    In a community where riding motorcycles peaks in popularity, motorcyclists fully know the risks that come with riding, but not many think they will face a life-threatening injury.Staff Sgt. Bobby Pantfoeder, Ellsworth Honor Guard NCO in charge, is living proof that simple protective measures can be

  • POL: Fueling the fight

    Each day thousands of gallons of fuel are pumped into various government assets across the base, allowing them to operate at peak performance levels and ensuring mission success. 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels technicians play a vital role by monitoring this process, pulling samples of fuel

  • Driving to safety

    With summer officially here, many Airmen and their families may choose to travel across the country to see family and friends, or simply explore the Black Hills.No matter how far the destination, safety should not be overlooked while preparing for and participating in such trips - especially when

  • The Dangers of Distracted Driving

    Airmen and their families rely on their vehicles to commute to and from work, sometimes with unnecessary distractions.Few realize that while behind the wheel, their vehicle acts as a 2,000-pound extension of themselves capable of causing property damage, personal injury or even death.As a result,

  • 28th SFS, MDOS implement Defender's Edge

    Crime scenes, suicides, shootings - these are the types of situations security forces personnel at Ellsworth and across the Air Force could potentially encounter during their careers. For the past two years, the 28th Security Forces Squadron has worked to implement Defender's Edge, a training

  • An Airman's best friend

    It is said that a dog is a man's best friend. Military working dog handlers from the 28th Security Forces Squadron take this to another level, understanding that building and maintaining a strong bond with their canine partners ensures mission success and can sometimes be the difference between life

  • SARC office looking for new victim advocates

    Ellsworth is currently home to more than 30 victim advocates who sacrifice their time to ensure no sexual assault victim has to endure the recovery process alone.The 28th Bomb Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office is currently looking for prospective victim advocates to add to a limited

  • Customs and courtesies, an MTI's perspective

    Have you ever seen someone in uniform walk past while looking at their phone or maybe someone saluted an officer, but the officer didn't salute back? What about seeing people walk out of a building so close to 5 p.m., but run straight back in to avoid saluting the flag during retreat? These are all

  • A&FRC prepare, reintegrate Airmen, families during deployment season

    Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles about how Ellsworth AFB units prepare its Airmen and their families prior to, during and after deployments.With many members from Team Ellsworth returning from deployments this summer, the Airman and Family Readiness Center will continue its

  • Children, animals, hot cars - a lethal combination

    As soon as the doors open, they feel hot, stale air waft over them. Sweat beads start to dot their foreheads as they load grocery bag after grocery bag in the back of the SUV. When they reach up to close the door, they look toward the car seat and realize what they forgot. Summer is a time when