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  • B-1s Part of Airstrikes

    B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing launched early Feb. 1, 2024, from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as part of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups.

  • Ellsworth celebrates USAF Chaplain Corps 75th Anniversary

    Base chaplains, religious affairs staff, and Raiders from around the installation gathered to recognize outstanding Airmen and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force chaplain corps at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Jan. 31, 2024.

  • 28th MXS holds 4th quarter weapons load competition

    The 28th MXS held its 4th quarter weapons load competition at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Jan. 26, 2024. There were two teams consisting of four Airmen, each responsible for a section of the timed competition.

  • Ellsworth generates bombers

    The unmistakable sound of freedom that only B-1B Lancers can create, filled the skies over the base Jan. 25, 2024, when the 28th Bomb Wing launched several aircraft, demonstrating its ability to provide long range strike – anytime, anywhere.

  • New honorary commanders inducted at Ellsworth

    Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, formally welcomed 13 area civic and business leaders into the Ellsworth Honorary Commanders program as part of the Black Hills Military Advisory Coalition’s Chow Hall luncheon at the Dakota’s Club on Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Jan. 24, 2024.

  • Bones and Bombs, 25 years since the B-1’s combat debut

    The B-1B Lancer made its historic combat debut 25 years ago, on Dec. 18, 1998, in support of Operation Desert Fox on Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. The four-day operation was conducted in response to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s failure to comply with United Nations resolutions and their

  • 28th Munition Squadron efforts solidify Ellis Giant Sword Trophy Win

    A team of 11 Airmen from the 28th Munitions Squadron contributed to Ellsworth Air Force Base securing the Ellis Giant Sword Trophy for Best Bomber Maintenance, at the 2023 Global Strike Challenge capstone event held at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, November 8, 2023.

  • 37th Bomb Squadron brings home Mitchell Trophy

    A team of four officers from the 37th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base brought home the Mitchell Trophy for best overall bomb score at the 2023 Global Strike Challenge capstone event held at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, November 8, 2023.