Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 22, 2021 Centenarian Celebration Fran Harris, now one of the world’s few centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday in Rapid City, S.D., Sept. 11, 2021. During those hundred years, Fran dedicated herself to helping the men and women serving alongside her husband in the military.
Sept. 13, 2021 Loading up for the Global Strike Challenge Airmen from the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 28th Maintenance Squadron, competed in the Global Strike Challenge for weapons loading at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, September 13.
Sept. 10, 2021 Ellsworth AFB conducts BTF mission over Indo-Pacific region A pair of B-1B Lancers launched from their home station on Sept. 7 to conduct a long range mission to the Indo-Pacific region.
Sept. 8, 2021 28th SFS gears up for Global Strike Challenge 2021 The 28th Security Forces Squadron conducted training exercises as part of the 2021 Global Strike Challenge at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, August 23 and 27.
July 23, 2021 Ellsworth hosts Combat Raider exercise Combat Raider, an exercise designed to train aircrews and supporting units for current and future contingencies through a variety of realistic combat scenarios, came to a close at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, July 23.
July 16, 2021 Combat Raider Large Force Exercise Scheduled for July 19-23 Combat Raider, a military exercise involving a variety aircraft is scheduled to begin July 19 in parts of the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC), and will conclude July 23, 2021.
July 1, 2021 Ellsworth receives new weapon systems ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The 28th Security Forces Squadron became the first unit in Air Force Global Strike Command to receive a shipment of M4A1 Carbine rifles June 28.
July 1, 2021 Ellsworth unites with ANG for Golden Coyote The 28th Medical Readiness Squadron trained alongside the South Dakota Army National Guard during a segment of exercise Golden Coyote conducted June 16 on Ellsworth Air Force Base. The training focused on proper medical procedures for aerial medical transportation, where individuals are flown in
July 1, 2021 B-1 Flyovers Part of Area Independence Day Events The 28th Bomb Wing is scheduled to conduct B-1B flyovers to kick start or cap off six Independence Day events on July 4.