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  • Operations on Korean Peninsula nothing new for B-1

    While the world was abuzz touting the recent landing of a B-1 bomber on the Korean Peninsula as the first such appearance by the highly versatile, long-range conventional bomber in that region in the last 20 years, those who fly the aircraft state that is not completely accurate.

  • Ellsworth B-1 team wins LeMay Award

    The desert sun is sleeping, and the cool, night sky is empty above Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Dec. 19, 2015. A B-1 bomber aircrew from the 37th Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth is carrying out their final preparations for a bombing operation. The mission: destroy oil fields that are supporting

  • Ellsworth celebrates National Fire Prevention Week

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The 28th Civil Engineer Squadron celebrated National Fire Prevention Week with several events at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 9, in an effort to spread fire safety awareness to local families.This year’s theme emphasized the importance of proper smoke

  • Chief Lee addresses enlisted

    Junior-enlisted Airmen listen to Chief Master Sgt. Sonia Lee, command chief of the 28th Bomb Wing, during an enlisted call inside the base theater at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., October 3, 2016. Lee spoke about the challenges Airmen face as well as the Air Force’s new retirement options,

  • Purple lights the way for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Throughout October, members of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) assigned to the 28th Medical Group will “paint the base purple” in efforts to raise awareness for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.DVAM is observed each October to raise community awareness

  • Pertussis case at Ellsworth Air Force Base

    A child who participates in the Ellsworth Air Force Base Youth Program has been diagnosed with pertussis, which is also called whooping cough.  Pertussis is a common respiratory infection caused by bacteria.  While there is no need for alarm, care should be taken to avoid the illness.   Parents

  • Members of the 28th CES promote community preparedness

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Members of the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron’s emergency management office directed an annual Emergency Prepare-a-Thon event inside the Base Exchange Sept. 30, 2016.The Emergency Prepare-a-Thon is designed to promote overall preparedness during natural disasters and