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June 28, 2017
BREAKING: New Block 5 MQ-9 debuts in combat

On 23 June, 2017, the latest version of the MQ-9 Reaper, the Block 5 variant, was successfully flown in combat in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The aircrew flew a sortie of over 16 hours with a full payload of weapons including GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire
June 27, 2017
Preserve, display, educate: repairing the Titan I for SDASM

The Martin Marietta HGM-25A Titan I missile residing in Dock 43 at Ellsworth underwent repairs June 22 in preparation for future display at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum.
June 27, 2017
25th anniversary of 4th ACCS deactivation memorialized with bench dedication

More than 50 members of the 4th Airborne Command Control Squadron held an anniversary reunion and memorial dedication at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum June 24. A granite bench designed by the reunion coordinator was a key part of the reunion, making the 25th anniversary of the unit’s
June 26, 2017
28th CES participates in urban tactics training with SDNG

Ellsworth Airmen from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron teamed up with South Dakota National Guard soldiers to conduct urban operation training exercises June 19, at West Camp, South Dakota. The training included urban tactics such as troop movement, breaching and clearing buildings and ground
June 22, 2017
AF releases criteria for new valor “V”, combat “C” and remote “R” devices

Air Force officials released criteria for the new “V”, “C” and “R” devices, following the secretary of Defense’s Jan. 7, 2016, authorization.
June 20, 2017
SD National Guard virtual convoy gives Airmen a taste of deployment

Ellsworth Airmen and members of the South Dakota National Guard trained in the virtual convoy simulator at Camp Rapid as part of the 33rd Annual Golden Coyote training exercise in Rapid City, S.D., June 15, 2017. The virtual convoy consisted of a team-building, multiple-station simulator, presenting
June 20, 2017
Medical personnel support bomber mission

At a typical air force base, Airmen have a full medical staff to look after them if they become ill. This is not the case at many deployed locations, and for the roughly 800 Airmen deployed here, they have four medical personnel supporting their needs. Two flight surgeons and two medical technicians
June 16, 2017
28th CES participates in LRC training

Approximately 12 members of the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a Leadership Reaction Course June 14, 2017 at the South Dakota National Guard’s Camp Rapid, Rapid City, S.D.
June 14, 2017
“T-birds” and “Tigers” celebrate 100 years

More than 100 Ellsworth Airmen, family members and distinguished guest attended the 100th anniversary celebration of the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons, June 12, 2017.
June 12, 2017
Ellsworth Airmen support bomber mission in European theatre

Approximately 100 Airmen and two B-1 bombers from Ellsworth deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, in support of multiple joint and multinational exercises.

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