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Nov. 9, 2023
Ellsworth named best bomb wing, garners Fairchild Trophy

Air Force Global Strike Command announced the 28th Bomb Wing as the best bomb wing in the command and presented it with the Fairchild Trophy during the Global Strike Challenge 2023 capstone event Nov. 8.
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. 3, 2023
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
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 1, 2020
Another First as Ellsworth B-1s Integrate With Ukrainian, Turkish Assets During BTF Mission

Ellsworth added another “first-ever” to its long list of accomplishments when a pair of base B-1B Lancers integrated with Ukrainian Su-27 Flankers and MiG-29 Fulcrums as well as Turkish KC-135s during a long-range, long duration Dynamic Force Employment mission throughout Europe and the Black Sea
Sept. 17, 2019
28th Medical Group hosts DECON exercise

The 28th Medical Group hosted a decontamination exercise to demonstrate and test their readiness and capabilities to handle a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threat in a real-world situation. They were timed and tested on their ability to don their gear, set up a DECON
May 15, 2019
Ellsworth Airmen pay respects to World War II veteran

Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base attend the funeral of former Pfc. Carroll E. Lonas, 94, who served as a rifleman with the U.S. Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Division during World War II. Lonas was detained by the Germans for 14 months prior to his escape. He hiked roughly 1,100 miles to

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