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  • Not just a hobby – an art

    There are those who devote themselves to mastering an art, and as a result, their body of work stands above all others. Thus is the case for Master Sgt. Monte Ealy, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency management NCO in charge, who has been building AK-pattern semi-automatic rifle

  • Eyes of the eagle – Ellsworth’s OSI

    Agents with the Office of Special Investigations can be found around the world - working behind the scenes to ensure the successful completion of the Air Force mission is not impacted by subversive forces.Like those serving in this elite cadre, Ellsworth's OSI Detachment 226 is responsible for

  • Who are you going to call?

    When the term "Security Forces" is brought to an individual's attention, the most common associations are of intimidating Airmen who wear guns, flak vests and blue berets. The first thought doesn't always include people who are here to help - people who are the first responders in a time of need.The

  • Ellsworth firefighter lifts his way to the top

    With the beginning of a new year, many seek to change or establish goals that are geared toward improving a variety of aspects in their lives. For Senior Airman Brandon Stout, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services driver and operator, the new year brought little change to his goal

  • Sexual assault victims have varied options to make restricted reports

    Many Airmen who have been sexually assaulted wish to keep their experience as private as possible, but may not know where to turn for a discreet confidante. Fortunately, Ellsworth's sexual assault response coordinator, victim advocates and healthcare workers can all receive a report of a sexual

  • How time flies: 70 years of Ellsworth history

    Ellsworth has come a long way over the past 70 years - from the training days of Rapid City Army Air Base during World War II to ongoing missions over Afghanistan right now. Since 1942, Airmen have come and gone, the base has hosted many different aircraft and missions have evolved, but the core

  • 70 years ago: Remembering WWII holidays at RCAAB

    While the Allied and Axis Powers were battling for supremacy in the air, on the sea and in Europe and Asia, those on the home front tried their best to support America's forces and maintain some sense of normalcy. As if being a military member or military family wasn't a big enough sacrifice, Airmen

  • 2012 year in review

    Over the past 12 months, Ellsworth Airmen reached numerous operational milestones, celebrated 70 years of heritage and overcame a variety of extreme challenges. As Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander, remarked in his message to every Airman in the wing, each of them contributed

  • “A victim has to start recovery right away”

    It's 2 a.m. on a stormy Saturday. While the bars downtown are closing for the night several blocks away, she still has hours of work to do before her shift ends.Unexpectedly, a horrific, life-altering scenario has unfolded. Like clockwork, she relieves her duties in the triage to an incoming

  • Air Force has no room for sexual assault

    Airmen must abide by myriad rules and regulations, but among the most important is the Air Force's zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual assault.This commitment to combating sexual assault rests with every Airman, each of whom, from the top down, must be an advocate for professionalism and