COMMISSARY The Commissary is a modern, well-stocked facility, meeting the needs of active-duty members, retirees and their families. It's located at 2649 LeMay Blvd. Commissary hours are Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday and holidays, closed.
Base Exchange ComplexThe Base Exchange Complex is located directly across from the commissary. Within the facility are the main exchange, flower shop, optical shop, military clothing and sales, and both a barber and beauty shop. Also in the shopping center is a food court which houses a variety of eating establishments.
Main exchange hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and holidays, closed. Operating hours of other stores and shops within the exchange shopping center vary.
Shoppette
The Shoppette, located at 2932 Arnold Drive, has self-serve gas pumps, many convenience store items and offers video rental service. The hours of operation are 5 to 1 a.m. Self-service gas pumps are open 24 hours for credit or debit card transactions.
Base TheaterMovies are shown at the base theater Thursday through Sunday. Movies start at 7 p.m. with occasional matinees on Saturday and Sunday. For a recorded message on movies currently being shown and show dates and times, call (605) 385-1685.
Sentinel Federal Credit UnionSentinel Federal Credit Union is connected to the Base Exchange. It's a full-service financial institution, here to meet the needs of military members and their families.
There's also a branch office in downtown Rapid City at the corner of West Boulevard and St. Joseph Street. Both offices offer checking accounts with no monthly fees and no minimum balance; free ATM cards—ATM machine at both offices; 24-hour banking by phone; and a low-APR Visa card—variable rate, no annual fee, 25-day grace period. Stop by either location for more information on all services, or call (605) 923-1405 or (888) 923-1400.
Business hours for the Ellsworth branch office are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends and holidays, closed. Business hours for the Rapid City office are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drive up service is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon; and Sunday and holidays, closed.
ChapelThe chapel communities celebrate religious freedom, provide for the worship of God and help people grow spiritually and emotionally. The chapel staff coordinates a variety of Protestant, Catholic and Jewish services; religious education classes, Bible studies, music programs; youth, men's, women's and singles' activities; as well as social and humanitarian projects.
Chaplains visit every base organization regularly, and offer counseling, weddings, baptisms, funerals, dedications, communion and confirmation.
Ellsworth has two chapels, the Freedom Chapel at 1554 Ellsworth St., and the Black Hills Chapel at 1192 Foulois Drive. For schedules and information, call (605) 385-1598.