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

AFGSC Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized

AFGSC B-1Bs return to flight

The first B-1B Lancers resumed flight operations this week following a safety stand-down issued March 28 by Gen. Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander.  Individual B-1B aircraft will return to flight as the inspections and maintenance directed during the stand-down are completed on

Ellsworth commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid

An event commemorating the 77th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid was hosted at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Static displays of two B-1B Lancers and a B-25 Mitchell were viewed by base members and their families. Participants also heard from Col. John Edwards, the 28th Bomb Wing commander, and Craig

Claims Information - Staff Sgt. Gilbert

On behalf of the 28th Bomb Wing, please see below for an announcement regarding claims information.IAW AFI 34-511, please contact 2d Lt. Levi Ragan, Summary Court Officer, at DSN 675-4480 if you have any claims for or against the estate of Staff Sgt. Reuben A. Gilbert.

Sesame Street Live visits Ellsworth

Characters from Sesame Street Live performed at the base theater on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Families were able to get up close and personal with their favorite characters – while singing, dancing and learning about the importance of community.