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  • Ellsworth Airman awarded 2018 Air Force Robbie Risner Award

    Capt. Patrick Walsh, a 34th Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer, was awarded the 2018 Air Force Robbie Risner Award during an awards banquet in Las Vegas on Dec. 15, 2018. The Robbie Risner award is bestowed to the Air Force weapons officer who makes the greatest combat impact in their first year

  • Installation excellence

    Ellsworth Air Force Base was the recipient of the 2019 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence for Air Force Global Strike Command. Ellsworth AFB will move on to compete for the award at the Air Force level.

  • Jolly old Saint Nicholas visits Ellsworth

    Santa Claus read to children at the Holbrook Library on Ellsworth Air Force Base during a "Santa and Me Story Time" event on Dec. 13. Santa’s operations stretch across the globe, but even with his busy schedule, he still finds time to visit with good little boys and girls around the world and spread

  • 89th ATKS wins 2018 RPA Squadron of the Year

    Airmen from the 89th Attack Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base gathered at Mount Rushmore for the General Atomics’ MQ-1B/9 Squadron of the Year awards presentation on Dec. 7.

  • Security forces superintendent selected for chief master sergeant

    Senior Master Sgt. Jesse Frank, the 28th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, was informed by Ellsworth Air Force Base leadership that he will be soon be putting on the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. Only 1 percent of Airmen earn the prestigious title of chief master

  • No days off

    Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., is minimally manned Dec. 5, 2018, during a day of remembrance for former President George H.W. Bush, who died on Nov. 30. Several squadrons are consideered "mission essential" and ensure operations everday, regardless of holidays.

  • Safety at your fingertips

    The Air Force Safety Center recently unveiled a new mobile app, which allows Airmen to report safety concerns as soon as they occur.

  • Fueling excellence

    Senior Master Sgt. Mueller won the 2018 General Lew Allen, Jr., Trophy for logistics readiness excellence.

  • Ellsworth tree lighting glows with holiday spirit

    The Ellsworth Air Force Base Chapel hosted their annual tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 30 to start the holiday season. Airmen and their families came out to enjoy the festivities. Multiple faiths were represented by base members who spoke about their holiday traditions.

  • Trees for Troops brings the holidays home

    The 28th Force Support Squadron hosted a Trees for Troops event at outdoor recreation on Nov. 30, where Airmen and their Families were able to get a free tree for the holidays at Ellsworth Air Force Base.