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Oct. 23, 2023
Ellsworth Active Airman 's Council Hosts October Sober Initiative

The Active Airman’s Council of Ellsworth Air Force Base has been leading a “October Sober” challenge throughout the month in an effort to fight and quell alcohol-related incidents.
Oct. 18, 2023
Ellsworth Airmen train with Local Army National Guard on helicopter medical evacuation procedures

Airmen from the 28th Security Forces Squadron trained with the Rapid City Army National Guard, Oct. 11, 2023, learning how to transport, unload, and offload “litters” from HH-60M Black Hawks. The training allowed 28th SFS to become familiar with rotary winged aircraft as well as strength the bond
Oct. 5, 2023
Raiders to the rescue; successful delivery through teamwork

Hellen Keller said, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” This proved true for a handful of Airmen assigned to the 28th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire and Emergency Services Flight.
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
Celebrating 76 years of Air Force Heritage

Master Sgt. Sergio Escobedo, 372nd Training Squadron B-1 field training section chief, dances with his spouse at the Ellsworth Air Force Ball, Sept. 16, 2023, in Box Elder, South Dakota. The Air Force Ball is a social function for military members, their spouses and family to celebrate the U.S. Air
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 Air Force Base spread throughout Rapid City, South Dakota, early morning on 7 Sept. 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.
Aug. 30, 2023
Former combat aviator revisits the B-1

In May 1987, the first B-1B Lancer, dubbed “Wings of Freedom”, called Ellsworth Air Force Base home; it was around the same time that Captain Daniel Novick also arrived at Ellsworth and joined the Initial B-1B Lancer cadre. Within five months of Novick’s arrival, he and his team had broken 18
Aug. 24, 2023
Ellsworth Gives Tour to Mr. Don Peck, Avid Donator of Models

A B-1B Lancer model airplane hangs in the lobby of the Joe D. Brown IV Mission Training Center on Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Aug. 17, 2023. Ellsworth is one of two bases in the United States Air Force housing and employing the B-1B. The model was donated by Mr. Don Peck, which is one of

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