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Ellsworth Air Force Base hosted several events in dedication of Patriot Day and the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Members of the 28th Force Support Squadron organized an early morning 5K ruck march at the Heritage Lake pavilion. It was dedicated to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives that day in 2001. The event also paid tribute to first responders and those currently serving in the military.

Public health tests base mosquitoes, results negative for West Nile virus

The 28th Medical Group public health flight recently submitted more than 700 mosquitoes to the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to test for the West Nile virus. The results came back negative.

Base historian tells his story

Every day, members across the Air Force make history. With tasks both at home and overseas, the work they do is an important step into the future. Yet in the midst of historic firsts, records set and broken, and even tragedies, one might wonder: who keeps record of these significant events? This is where historians like the 28th Bomb Wing’s John Moyes come in.

EOD range gains name of honor

Members of the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight named the EOD range at Ellsworth Air Force Base after one of their own during a ceremony on Aug. 17. The range was dedicated in honor of Staff Sgt. Bryan D. Berky, an EOD technician deployed from Ellsworth AFB, who was killed in action on Sept. 12, 2009, while serving in the western province of Farah, Afghanistan.

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.

Holbrook Library reopened and rededicated

After over two years of renovations, the Holbrook Library held its grand reopening July 26, 2018.

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28thBombWing-18 Jul

“Air traffic controller’s jobs are basically keeping planes from crashing into each other and getting people where they are going on time” Check out the full story on Air Traffic Controllers here: http://www.ellsworth.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1578044/air-traffic-control-keeping-eyes-on-the-sky/

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28thBombWing-17 Jul

Today is 🌎😃📅 ( #worldemojiday ) our favorites are 🚀💣🛫💣✈️💣🛸💣🛰💣🛩💣🚁 (^^cuz everything is better as a Bomber)

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28thBombWing-17 Jul

#Onthisday in 1948: With the Berlin Blockade still in effect, B-29s arrived in England for training at British bases. These were the first US bombers to be based in the UK after World War II. #BomberHeritage

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28thBombWing-16 Jul

Friday, July 13th, the 37th and 34th AMUs went head to head in the 2nd Quarter Loadcrew Competition. Watch the news story to see who won.

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28thBombWing-16 Jul

Who do you think has the best bomb loaders?? The 37th AMU thinks they are the best of the best... Lets see if they can convince you!

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28thBombWing-16 Jul

Who do you think has the best bomb loaders?? The 34th AMU thinks they have what it takes to have the fastest bomb loading time! Lets see what they have to say!

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28thBombWing-15 Jul

It's #CowAppreciationDay!! Here’s the world’s fastest cow, capable of going Mach 1.25, and quenching our adversaries’ thirst for freedom.

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28thBombWing-14 Jul

14 July 1974, General Carl "Tooey" Spaatz passed away: General Spaatz was the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force During his long military career, he had been one of the early pioneers of military aviation and strong advocate for a separate Air Force, independent from the U.S. Army. As a young officer, he experienced air combat in World War I; afterwards served as a test pilot with Ira Eaker, Hoy Barksdale, Elwood Quesada, Jimmy Doolittle, and others achieving several aviation records. As a young officer, Carl Spaatz testified in the 1925 court-martial of General Billy Mitchell. Later in World War II, General Spaatz oversaw the buildup of American airpower in the United Kingdom to include Eighth Air Force.

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28thBombWing-14 Jul

Congratulations, 1st Lt. Thomas Ahearn - Ellsworth Airman and newest recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross!

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28thBombWing-13 Jul

The spouses of Ellsworth Airmen are resilient despite regular moves from base to base. We are thankful for amazing community partners who advocate for legislation that supports the careers and lives of EAFB spouses!

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28thBombWing-13 Jul

Its supposed to be a scorcher out tomorrow! Rapid City Military Appreciation Open Swim weekend came just in time! This weekend the 14th and 15th provide a military ID and one non-perishable item to swim for free at any city swimming pool!!! Be sure to share so everyone can get a chance to stay cool! Pool Hours: Horace Mann Pool (818 Anamosa St): 12:00pm-6:00pm, both days Jimmy Hilton (Sioux Park) Pool (920 Sheridan Lake Rd): 12:00pm-6:00pm, both days Parkview Pool (4221 Parkview Dr): 12:00pm-6:00pm, both days Roosevelt Swim Center (125 Waterloo St): 1:00pm-7:45pm Saturday, 1:00pm-5:00pm Sunday

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28thBombWing-13 Jul

***UPDATE*** There will be construction near the intersection of Twinning and Ellsworth (thats the road you drive on if you come in through the Bismarck (commericial gate) from TODAY until the 27th. Minimal delays are expected, but if you dont want to risk it, the main gate is always open.

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28thBombWing-11 Jul

The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band paid a visit to the Black Hills last week as a way to celebrate Independence Day!

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28thBombWing-11 Jul

Please be advised the Liberty Gate (main gate) will be closed beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at around 11:30 a.m. due to Schreiver Street and Davis Street requiring barrier maintenance.

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28thBombWing-10 Jul

What a monumental group effort from everyone involved that ended with everyone getting out safe!!

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28thBombWing-09 Jul

The base theater has been reserved July 10th at 1000 and 1800 for a briefing on base housing privatization! Contact base housing at 385-2568 if you have any questions.

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28thBombWing-05 Jul

The finance office will not be open until 1030 tomorrow July 6 due to a Change of Command Ceremony.

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28thBombWing-04 Jul

Happy 4th from the USAF Heartland of America Band!

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28thBombWing-04 Jul

😍😍😍

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28thBombWing-04 Jul

Happy 4th of July! Be free! (But also please be safe!!)

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@28thbombwing-21 Sep

@TeamMinot Hey we know that guy!!

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@28thbombwing-21 Sep

RT @USAFCENT: Al Udeid Air Base Airmen practice loading inert munitions to a B-1 to maintain a high state of readiness! @usairforce @CENT…

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@28thbombwing-20 Sep

Sometimes you just gotta deal with them because they are family 💁‍♀️ https://t.co/ZBFWe4Uhfl

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@28thbombwing-19 Sep

What’s better than going downrange and showing the world the B-1 is the best Bomber there is? Coming home. https://t.co/X5Do1w3B3T

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@28thbombwing-06 Sep

@NellisAFB This is SICK!!!

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@28thbombwing-04 Sep

@22ARW Only because you asked politely

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@28thbombwing-04 Sep

RT @RCJTheCompass: Bringing the heat @28thBombWing https://t.co/kE974APVvF

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@28thbombwing-22 Aug

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: Today I am honored to join the family of TSgt Chapman at the @WhiteHouse for the presentation of the #MedalofHonor, as…

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@28thbombwing-21 Aug

RT @USMarineCorps: One good man 13 weeks better. https://t.co/IbpIUkX0OG

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@28thbombwing-21 Aug

@SDMines_Esports @sdsmt Ya'll got Flappy Bird??

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@28thbombwing-21 Aug

One great leader stepping down, another great leader stepping in! We are excited for the future! https://t.co/fAJXVm8FzO

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@28thbombwing-21 Aug

RT @USAFHealth: “Seeking care never slowed me down; it helped me through my toughest times.” Senior Master Sgt. Richard “Joe” Chwalik recal…

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@28thbombwing-15 Aug

@Cathy_L17 @racin8de @usairforce @B1B_Driver https://t.co/oXiwB2Ptzt here you go!

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@28thbombwing-10 Aug

RT @DeptofDefense: Happy Birthday to us! On August 10, 1947, President Harry Truman established the Department of Defense to unify the mili…

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@28thbombwing-03 Aug

Who is ready for the #DakotaThunder motorcycle run? And who is ready to hear the roar of a B-1 down Main Street… https://t.co/2wp4ZpJWC5

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@28thbombwing-02 Aug

Who's that Pokemon??? Spoiler Alert: Its the B-1 Bomber, the fastest, coolest, sexiest jet to ever provide freedo… https://t.co/Im0zySkcAC

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@28thbombwing-01 Aug

@beverstine We will pick on them all we want.

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@28thbombwing-30 Jul

Its #InternationalFriendshipDay !! Be sure to check out some of our best friends! @DyessAFBase @TeamMinot… https://t.co/FZFybtcpwX

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@28thbombwing-18 Jul

@Whiteman_AFB THICCCC

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@28thbombwing-16 Jul

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