June 11, 2024 AFGSC Approves Command-Wide Civilian Retention Incentive AFGSC's Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services (A1) announces the approval for a command-wide civilian retention incentive for eligible civilian Strikers starting July 2024.
June 5, 2024 Ellsworth B-1B Lancer conducts live munitions training over S. Korea A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer [from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.] joined Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks Slam Eagles for live munitions and close air support training at the Pilsung Range, Republic of Korea, in an event designed to enhance the interoperability, lethality, and readiness of U.S.
May 23, 2024 Ellsworth B-1 Lancers return to Guam, enhances readiness during Bomber Task Force 24-6 B-1 Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a routine Bomber Task Force deployment, 23 May.
May 22, 2024 B-21 Raider continues flight test, production Following its formal unveiling, Dec. 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider began flight testing here where it continues to make progress toward becoming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet.
May 7, 2024 Order in the court for local students visiting Ellsworth Airmen from the 28th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate Group hosted a fourth grade class from Vandenburg Elementary School at Ellsworth Air Force Base for a mock trial and election in celebration of Law Day on May 1, 2024.
May 3, 2024 89th Attack Squadron showcases the MQ-9 at Ellsworth Communities surrounding Ellsworth got “close and personal” with an operational MQ-9 Reaper during an open house event at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., May 1, 2024.
May 2, 2024 Ellsworth Judge Advocate team recognized by American Bar Association The Staff Judge Advocate team for Ellsworth AFB was recently named one of five top nominees for the 2023 American Bar Association Legal Assistance for Military Professionals Distinguished Service Award (ABA LAMP DSA), specifically in the group category.
May 1, 2024 Ellsworth hosts groundbreaking ceremony for weapons generation facility The 28th Bomb Wing hosted a special ceremony April 29 to commemorate the beginning of construction on the base’s new Weapons Generation Facility.
April 30, 2024 Ellsworth integrates F-18 Growlers into hot-pit re-fueling training 16 Airmen from the 28th LRS fuels flight became certified in hot-pit refueling during a joint refueling training exercise with U.S. Navy F-18 Growlers at Ellsworth AFB April 19-26, 2024.
April 22, 2024 Eighth Air Force commander visits Raider country Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, visited the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth AFB, April 17-19, where he toured various base facilities and engaged with Raiders from several units.