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  • Ellsworth’s fire pit gets lit

    Firefighters come to Ellsworth Air Force Base for their annual aircraft fire training . Ellsworth's fire training facility utilizes jet fuel, rather than propane, which provides firemen with a more realistic  training experience. 

  • Meeting our new commander

    Col. David A. Doss, assumed command of the 28th Bomb Wing at a change of command ceremony on May 30. People likely know about Doss’ impressive military career but we wanted to introduce him on a personal level. He was kind enough to sit down with us to answer some questions.

  • Ellsworth stays cool with summer reading

    The Holbrook Library is keeping cool with a free Summer Reading Program, set to run from June 20 through July 25. The Summer Reading Program is run in partnership with the Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Summer Reading Program. The program is designed to encourage reading over

  • Innovation Through Collaboration

    Ellsworth Air Force Base and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) have partnered to develop a solar radiation shield for the B-1B Lancer. 

  • 28th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander

    Col. David A. Doss took command of the 28th Bomb Wing, the largest B-1 combat wing in the Air Force, from Col. John Edwards during a change of command at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 30.

  • K-9 comp: MWDs like to chomp

    The 28th Security Forces Squadron hosted a military working dog competition and demonstration during National Police Week on Ellsworth Air Force, S.D., May 16. The event was assembled to highlight the proficiency in training of MWDs alongside their handlers. The MWDs were guided through an obedience

  • Combat Raider 19-2 offers ‘firsts’ for Ellsworth

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Ellsworth Air Force Base hosted Combat Raider 19-2 from May 14-16. This exercise showcased the value of the Powder River Training Complex to aircrew members as they train to become more efficient, lethal and ready to combat threats to the United States.Combat Raider

  • Airmen ruck in honor of Police Week

    Airmen participated in a 4.5-mile ruck challenge in honor of National Police Week at Heritage Lake on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 13, 2019. The event was organized by the 28th Security Forces Squadron, in tribute to law enforcement officers who have died while serving communities nationwide.

  • 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