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  • On the flightline with maintainers – engine shop

    (Editor's Note: This is the first of a series of feature stories that focus on the Airmen who maintain B-1 bombers and the impact they have on the Air Force mission.)Ellsworth B-1 bombers have provided the U.S. with ground and air superiority for more than two decades - an accomplishment that

  • Consent - do you have it?

    One word marks the boundary between normal sexual encounters and heinous sexual attacks - consent.Whether verbal or nonverbal, consent is required when engaging in any sexual activity, and is the only thing that separates a willing participant from a victim. Kelly Dominguez, 28th Bomb Wing Sexual

  • Alcohol - check yourself before you wreck yourself

    Members who regularly drink alcohol recognize the immediate effects it has on their bodies, but may not realize how it may affect their bodies over longer periods of time.Abby Olson, 28th Medical Group Health and Wellness Center dietitian, said when alcohol is consumed in moderation, it poses little

  • Cold spray could bring AF 10-1 investment return

    Ellsworth's fleet of four-engine, swing-wing B-1 bombers continues to age, but a cutting-edge repair process may prove to be its fountain of youth.Cold spray - a revolutionary technology used to fix surfaces such as worn fastener holes on aircraft skin panels - is expected to provide a 10-1 return

  • First sergeants ready to assist sexual assault victims

    Although Airmen often seek medical and legal assistance for sexual assault, first sergeants can be an additional resource to navigate the path to a resolution.The unique role of a first sergeant allows them to be involved in a sexual assault victim's recovery process in a way other members of an

  • Talking trash

    Housing residents are encouraged to take necessary steps to help reduce the amount of trash blowing around the installation.High winds have resulted in a great deal of debris clogging fence lines, catching in shrubs and trees, and swirling around housing areas, most of it originating from unsecured

  • Fallen but not forgotten

    It was 60 years ago when Ellsworth's namesake and the 21 other men on board an RB-36 were returning to Rapid City Air Force Base after routine training - when the unthinkable happened.Brig. Gen. Richard E. Ellsworth and his crew were killed on their way back from Lajes Field in the Azores, an

  • B-1 bomber makes historic combat debut during Operation Desert Fox

    Dec. 17, 1998. Ellsworth B-1 bomber crews, along with Navy and Royal Air Force assets, begin a campaign that will grab the attention of one of the Middle East's most notorious tyrants. "Operation Desert Fox was a four-day military response to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein expelling United Nations

  • Effective training plans set Airmen up for success

    Airmen must complete a variety of tasks upon being assigned to their first base to ensure they fully understand the duties and responsibilities of their new job.Career Development Courses, together with on-the-job training, are used to familiarize new Airmen with their role at work and upgrade their

  • Responsible drinking begins with sound decisions

    Drinking alcohol is among the most common activities during social gatherings - yet responsible drinking is often overlooked during the heat of the moment. Tech. Sgt. David VanHoose, 28th Medical Operations Squadron Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program NCO in charge, said