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  • Training for excellence

    With the July 1 implementation of the new Air Force physical training standards less than a week away, Airmen on base have begun training to meet and exceed the requirements.The improved standards were implemented by Air Force senior leadership as a way to promote a fitness lifestyle and develop a

  • Securing BTZ

    From the first day of basic military training, Airmen are told the actions they have carry far-reaching consequences. After either 36 months time-in-service or 20 or 28 months time-in-grade, depending on the length of the enlistment, Airmen become eligible to promote to Senior Airman a full six

  • Trip to the Vet

    During the summer, Airmen are briefed on how to keep themselves and their families safe, but sometimes certain family members are overlooked: their pets. At the Ellsworth Veterinary Clinic, Sergeant Joe Urzua works hard to educate his clients on how to keep their pets healthy and safe."A lot of

  • Air Force guardian angel

    For many people it is regarded as a nightmare scenario - a B-1B Lancer has crashed behind enemy lines, the pilot and crew are left to survive until a rescue operation can be mounted.While the potential of this scenario exists as a very real danger for B-1 crews, they are given special training by

  • Do you Tweet?

    With the Air Force recently opening its doors to social media, many Airmen have begun exploring the virtual world of Twitter.For many users, Twitter acts as a micro-blog - allowing people and organizations to stay up-to-date on current events, information and trends."For Ellsworth, the 28 BW Twitter

  • The lost art: D-Day

    "Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!"You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave

  • DUA: never a smart decision

    With drinking and driving a primary concern throughout the Air Force, Airmen have attended briefings, listened to survivor accounts and seen videos of the skid marks on the road leading up to a destroyed car.However, with such an emphasis placed on driving under the influence education, the problem

  • Training right

    From the lowest ranking Airman on the flight line, to the Wing Commander every Airman is required to complete training. "Training is pretty much the number one important thing to the Air Force, right behind mission accomplishment. It's important because without training there would be no mission

  • Remembering the fallen

    With Memorial Day just around the corner, Airmen at Ellsworth take time to remember their service to their country.For Tech. Sgt. Jayson Wells, 28th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operator, the memory is bittersweet."My job is extremely satisfying," said Sergeant Wells. "I