Code change bolsters ICBM security

FBI trains with Ellsworth EOD Airmen

Special Agents from the FBI trained with 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airmen and other law enforcement agencies during a National Improvised Explosive Familiarization course at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 11 to 13. The FBI-led, joint exercise focused on

Bring on the heat: 509th firefighters win big

This year, two of Whiteman’s finest competed in Elkhart, Indiana, taking the gold in two different categories. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cory McGee, the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight assistant chief of safety, took first place in an individual event and Chris Finkes, a

Bring on the heat: 509th firefighters win big

This year, two of Whiteman’s finest competed in Elkhart, Indiana, taking the gold in two different categories. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cory McGee, the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection flight assistant chief of safety, took first place in an individual event and Chris Finkes, a

Air Traffic Control: Eyes in the Sky

“When I was first notified of the emergency, it was an, ‘Are you serious?’ moment. I couldn’t believe it,” said Staff Sgt. Wolfgang Jubell, 5th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller. “We immediately notified the Fire Department, Air Field Management, hospital and other base agencies

$93 million contract keeps missile warning system vigilant

“A missile launch starts a timer,” said SEWS Program Manager Capt. Frank Schiavone. “We’re working hard to provide the combatant commands and partner nations with as many extra seconds as possible so they can begin countermeasures, warn their populations, and protect themselves.”

Malmstrom AFB receives new fire truck

The Malmstrom Air Force Base Fire Department held a christening ceremony for a new fire truck July 6, 2017.After nearly three years of waiting and preparation, the firefighters at the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department have finally added a new brush and wildfire truck to their inventory

Ellsworth partakes in Red Flag 17-3

Five B-1 Bombers departed Ellsworth, July 6, to participate in Red Flag 17-3 at the Nevada Test and Training Range near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

A cry for help

The beautiful landscape of the north unit in Theodore Roosevelt National Park was a site to behold. The weather was perfect, the campfire was crackling and the s’mores were sweet. Fourth of July weekend had officially kicked off for the group of close-knit outdoor enthusiasts.Sharing marshmallows

Minot AFB library named Air Force Library Program of the Year