Dec. 1, 2023 Ellsworth holds annual tree lighting ceremony Hosted by Ellsworth Air Force Base chapel staff, the annual tree lighting ceremony was a free event that included photos with Santa, food, live music, craft vendors, and activity stations for children.
Dec. 1, 2023 Ellsworth's Chief Master Sergeant Selects recognized during selection tour Chief master sergeant selects from Ellsworth Air Force Base were recognized during a selection tour, where officers and senior noncommissioned officers from the 28th Bomb Wing surprised them with the news of their promotion.
Nov. 27, 2023 Ellsworth weapons load team contributes to title of best bomber maintenance team at Global Strike Challenge 2023 Members of the 28th Maintenance Group at Ellsworth Air Force Base contributed to Ellsworth earning the title of best bomber maintenance team during the Global Strike Challenge 2023 capstone event held at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 8, 2023.
Nov. 9, 2023 Falcon Heritage Contests More Than Just Games for the Raiders at Ellsworth When the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Fighting Falcons football team don the 2023 Air Power Legacy Series alternate uniforms in honor of the Doolittle Raiders to square off against opponents, it has extra meaning to the base and many serving here.
Oct. 26, 2023 Ellsworth Air Force Veteran Crowned in Ms. Veteran America Competition A retired Air Force officer and member of the 28th Bomb Wing was recently crowned 2nd runner-up in the Ms. Veteran America competition in Orlando, FL, October 8, 2023.
Sept. 20, 2023 28th LRS vehicle maintenance flight “winterizes” Ellsworth through the Summer Rebuild Program As the summer months dwindle and winter months quickly approach, the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron has begun gearing up their vehicle maintenance flight by implementing the annual Summer Rebuild Program (SRP).
Sept. 13, 2023 Ellsworth Supports Local Community Airmen serving at Ellsworth AFB spread throughout Rapid City, South Dakota, early morning on Sept. 7 to give back to the community and assist a wide variety of projects alongside a local non-profit organization.
Aug. 31, 2023 Honorary Commanders get firsthand look at Raider mission Members of the Ellsworth Honorary Commander Program witnessed the mission being accomplished by the Raiders of the 28th Bomb Wing during an immersion tour Aug. 25, 2023.
July 27, 2023 Raider Maintainers Generate Red Flag Airpower Wrenches turning, engines running and scattered voices fill the air on the flightline. Constant movement and an effort-by-all ensure the B-1B Lancers, assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, are mission-ready at Red Flag-Nellis 23-3.
June 23, 2023 Familiar face assumes command of Ellsworth Col. Derek Oakley took command of the world’s largest operational B-1B wing during the 28th Bomb Wing change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 23.