Ellsworth 5/6 Council

04/18/2026

Volunteers Needed for Monument Circus 🎪

We’re looking for volunteers to help support the Monument Circus on May 3rd from 1200–1700.

A sign-up sheet has been shared in the Teams Raider NCO chat but we’d love to open this opportunity up here as well. All our volunteer events are open to any Active Duty member & 17+ dependents.

If you’re interested in volunteering and being part of a fun event, please reach out to SSgt Bredeweg-Duatin or utilize the sign up genius.

Hope to a see you there!

04/17/2026

🎉 Spouse Appreciation Raffle Giveaway WINNERS! 🎉

The Ellsworth 5/6 Council is honored to support the amazing spouses at Ellsworth AFB. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Congratulations to our winners:

• Reptile Gardens Season Passes – Madison Leblanc
• Old MacDonald Farm VIP Passes – Janessa Wiley
• Black Hills Tavern Tour Passes – Arya Grindle
• Pilates Class at Black Hills Core Collective – Destinee Cassandra

Please message our page to claim your prize!

Thank you again & we appreciate all that you do! 💙

04/11/2026

🎉 Spouse Appreciation Raffle Giveaway! 🎉

The Ellsworth 5/6 Council is excited to give back to the amazing spouses of our deployed members! 💙

✨ How to Enter:

1. Comment which item you’d like to enter for
2. Tag 1 friend
3. Follow our page

Giveaway Items:
• 4 Season Passes to Reptile Gardens
• 4 VIP Passes to Old MacDonald Farm
• 4 One-Hour Tour Passes at Black Hills Tavern
• 1 Free Pilates Class at Black Hills Core Collective

📅 Winners will be announced April 17 at 1200!

Thank you for everything you do. Good luck!

12/30/2025

‼️REMINDER ALERT‼️

Your 5/6 NCO team will be around to all you night owl workers tonight at 12AM to help cheer you into the new year with some candy canes!

Happy Holidays from your Ellsworth 5/6 Council!
Whether spending the holidays with your family out of town or staying local, we wish you all a happy holiday and an exciting new year!!

If you are working this week, you’re in luck! The council will be by to spread some holiday cheer around 12 this afternoon! And if your working night shift next week we will be by at 12AM on the 30th!

- From your council,

TSgt Winters-Tipton
TSgt Carrizales
TSgt Kittel
SSgt Moore
And your sub committee chairs!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from your Ellsworth 5/6 Council!
Whether spending the holidays with your family out of town or staying local, we wish you all a happy holiday and an exciting new year!!

If you are working this week, you’re in luck! The council will be by to spread some holiday cheer around 12 this afternoon! And if your working night shift next week we will be by at 12AM on the 30th!

- From your council,

TSgt Winters-Tipton
TSgt Carrizales
TSgt Kittel
SSgt Moore
And your sub committee chairs!

12/09/2025

Welcome CMSgt David Wolfe as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force!

Chief Wolfe entered the Air Force in February 1992 as a Security Forces Airman.

He has extensive experience in professional military education, serving as both an instructor and commandant. During his career, he has been a Command Chief at two wings, one Numbered Air Force, and two major commands.

Article in comments.

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12/09/2025

Introducing the 2026 Ellsworth 5/6 Council!

We’re excited to announce the new leadership team for 2026! This incredible group of NCOs is ready to continue building leadership, development, and partnership across Team Ellsworth. Please join us in congratulating:

President: TSgt Kathleen Winters-Tipton

Vice President: TSgt Samantha Carrizales

Secretary: TSgt Nicole Kittel

Treasurer: SSgt Harold Moore

Professional Development Coordinators: TSgt Jason Hankins & SSgt Gabriella Bellou

Awards & Recognition Liaisons: TSgt Corey Winnon & TSgt James Outen

Community Outreach Coordinators: TSgt Kurt Hillberg & SSgt Andrea Bredeweg-Duatin

AAC Mentors: TSgt Alyssa DeJesus & SSgt Trevor Torgeson

Social Media & Advertising: To be announced

12/09/2025

As we close out the 2025 term, the Ellsworth 5/6 Council would like to extend our sincere gratitude to every Airman, volunteer, and supporter who made this an unforgettable year.

From celebrating career milestones at the TSgt and SSgt Release Parties, cheering on our teammates at CCAF Graduations, and growing together through Professional Development Seminars, to hosting the joy and laughter of the Children’s Ball, this council has been honored to serve.

None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers, event POCs, and all who stepped forward to give their time and talent. You made every event smoother, every experience better, and every moment more memorable.

We are incredibly proud of what we achieved together, and we are confident the council is in great hands going forward. We look forward to everything the next team will accomplish.

Thank you for your support, your energy, and your commitment to building a stronger Ellsworth community.

11/27/2025

Raider Holiday Cheer is still in need of donations and volunteers! Please sign up to donate your time here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A8AB2EA7F4C34-59677718-raider #/

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from your 2025 Ellsworth 5/6 Council!