Jan. 25, 2024 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.
Dec. 19, 2023 Local High School Students tour Ellsworth’s Fabrication Flight Sparks were flying – literally – when more than 40 Douglas High School students spent the day touring the 28th Maintenance Squadron's Fabrication Flight at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Dec. 12, 2023.
Dec. 15, 2023 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
Dec. 13, 2023 28th Operations Group provides gifts to children with Angel Tree program Santa and Mrs. Claus - along with help from the 28th Operations Group - delivered holiday gifts to children at the Youth and Family Services Child Development Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, Dec. 11, 2023.
Dec. 11, 2023 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.
Dec. 5, 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.
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. 15, 2023 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.