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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.
June 12, 2017
Base conducts exercise, tests emergency response procedures

Ellsworth Air Force Base Airmen participated in an anti-terrorism exercise June 7, 2017. The exercise tested the emergency response procedures base-wide to ensure the installation can identify and respond appropriately to a threat. “The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate unit anti-terrorism
June 12, 2017
More than maintenance: 28th AMXS keep B-1s in the fight

A pair of lethal, supersonic birds of prey roar past the Air Traffic Control Tower as spectators turn their attention to the two-ship performing a flyby before making their descent to the dark pavement below.With their charcoal-gray, metallic skin and retractable wings, the B-1B Lancers from
June 12, 2017
Historic first for Air Force strategic bombers

A B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress are parked on the ramp at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command’s strategic bomber aircraft are simultaneously in the European Theatre, demonstrating the
June 9, 2017
Grandson of Enola Gay pilot flies refurbished B-29 Doc

Wichita’s beloved B-29 Superfortress, Doc, took to the skies yet again June 9, from McConnell Air Force Base, this time with an added aspect of historical significance and Air Force heritage.Sitting in the co-pilot seat was Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV, 509th Bomb Wing commander. Taking control of the

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