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  • Fire prevention week warms up at Ellsworth

    National Fire Prevention and Safety Week was started in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge to help educate the populous about proper techniques when dealing with fires. During this week, fire departments across the country get out into their local communities to teach fire hazard awareness and the

  • Best tool for the job

    The 28th Maintenance Squadron tool crib maintains and accounts for a multitude of tools used by the aircraft maintainers who keep the B-1s at Ellsworth Air Force Base flight-worthy and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. The tool crib Airmen distribute the maintenance equipment, as necessary, and

  • 28th FSS hosts triathlon

    The 28th Force Support Squadron hosted the tri-to-b1 triathlon to all who have base access. The triathlon consisted of three parts, which included a 500-meter swim, a five-kilometer run and a 10-kilometer bicycle ride. Participants could either compete individually or in teams. Participants were

  • CATM inspects Ellsworth’s weapons

    The 28th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance flight, conducted their biannual inspection of firearms on Ellsworth Air Force Base. They checked weapons for any defects and conducted routine weapon maintenance. CATM Airmen conducted the inspection of all base weapons to

  • 28th Munitions Squadron builds bombs

    Airmen from the 28th Munitions Squadron conducted a bomb build Aug. 28. Over the course of two days, weapons crew members assembled, inspected and stored 15 joint direct attack munitions, including 12 live munitions and three training bombs. These weapons will be used in training and combat

  • Auto Hobby Shop: Mechanics, counselors

    The auto hobby shop at Ellsworth Air Force Base is a place where Airmen and their families can repair and maintain their vehicles. From oil changes to engine swaps, the shop has the tools, facilities and mechanics to help with most automotive needs.

  • Vehicle maintenance: The summer rebuild

    The 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s vehicle maintenance shop is conducting their yearly summer rebuild. The rebuild is put in place to ensure that all snow fleet vehicles are ready to keep the flight line and roads clear of snow during the winter months. This prior maintenance helps to ensure

  • Dakota Thunder Run cruises to Sturgis rally

    Members from the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club and 28th Bomb Wing leadership hosted the 18th annual Dakota Thunder Run at Ellsworth Air Force Base on Aug. 7, where over 150 participants rode their motorcycles to Sturgis.

  • B-1 FLYOVER IN STURGIS AUG. 7

    A B-1 from the 28th Bomb Wing is scheduled to conduct a flyover above Main Street in Sturgis, S.D., at 3 p.m., Aug. 7 as part of the 18th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony.The B-1 flyover is allowed as part of an approved training mission. Residents living in and around the city of Sturgis could

  • Security Forces trains augmentees

    Ellsworth Airmen train to become 28th Security Forces augmentees inside a CATM classroom at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 19, 2018. With a class of 22 Airmen from around the base, these augmentees help fill base security requirements in addition to performing their primary duties. (U.S. Air