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  • AFGSC Striker Speaking Series talks deterrence

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Ellsworth hosted the first event in the Striker Speaking Series July 21, 2016, a traveling symposium headed by Maj. Gen. Michael Fortney, the vice commander of Air Force Global Strike Command.Fortney, joined by three deterrence and geopolitical experts, led a panel

  • Prime BEEF a recipe for success

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force challenge kicked off at Ellsworth AFB July 22 with more than 130 participants.Prime BEEF teams consist of 28th Civil Engineer Squadron personnel who are organized, equipped and trained to respond within hours to worldwide

  • National security requires modernized nuclear deterrence

    The Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration stressed the importance of nuclear deterrence and the need for nuclear modernization July 21 at an Air Force Association breakfast at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

  • STRATCOM deputy commander receives fourth star

    Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, the U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander, received his fourth star July 22 during a promotion ceremony at the parade field on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

  • AFGSC commander, command chief visit Camp Guernsey

    Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Calvin Williams, AFGSC command chief, met with Airmen from the 620th Ground Combat Training Squadron, July 21, to see their mission firsthand. The squadron trains security forces members to protect and secure the

  • Going old school

    In today’s world, the word innovation often brings to mind thoughts of high-tech equipment made from shiny metal and carbon fiber components.

  • Mighty Ninety chef named one of Air Force’s best

    Airman 1st Class Alexandra Ayub, 90th Force Support Squadron missile chef and 90th Missile Wing ceremonial guardsman, won the Arthur J. Myers Food Service Excellence Award for the western hemisphere earlier this year. The Air Force-level award is given to two junior enlisted Airmen who have made a

  • EA-18G Growlers soar in PRTC while training at Ellsworth

    This summer, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers joined B-1 bombers in the skies around Ellsworth Air Force Base for electronic attack training in June, and now again July 11 through 22, 2016. This marked the first time the Navy’s Electronic Attack Squadron 129, stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island,

  • Motorcycle Safety Inspection

    During the summer, a great way to enjoy the area where you live is to start up a motorcycle and hit the road.Before you even get out of the garage, it’s important to inspect your ride. Not only are pre-season inspections important, but going through your pre-ride checklist is crucial.The Motorcycle

  • Machines make history, people make heritage

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Making a mark on the world is a dream for many people, a goal to be remembered by future generations for the things they had accomplished.While some have made their mark on history by inventing machines such as cars or planes, others make their mark through