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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Folding the Flag: Honoring Those Who Served

    Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do; these are the core values that define those who join the U.S. Air Force. All Airmen strive to exude these values daily, but few have the chance to demonstrate them so publicly as the Ellsworth Air Force Base Honor Guard.

  • Ellsworth Airmen slated for commissioning

    Three Airmen were selected for Officer Training School (OTS) from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, in July 2023.Tech. Sgt. Marcus Lonn, 28th Bomb Wing Legal Office Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Military Justice, Staff Sgt. Michael Swenson, 34th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics