BREAKING NEWS: B-1 flyover down Sturgis Main Street at 3 p.m., Aug. 9

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- A B-1 from the 28th Bomb Wing will conduct a flyover down Main Street in Sturgis, S.D., at 3 p.m., Aug. 9 as part of the 16th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony.The B-1 flyover is allowed as part of an approved training mission. Residents living in and near the

B-1 flyover in Sturgis Aug. 9

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. - A B-1 from the 28th Bomb Wing will conduct a flyover down Main Street in Sturgis, S.D., at 3 p.m., Aug. 9 as part of the 16th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony.The B-1 flyover is allowed as part of an approved training mission. Residents living in and near the

End of era: B-1s replace B-52s at Andersen AFB

Several B-1B Lancers and Airmen with the 28th Bomb Wing from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 6 in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s (USPACOM) Continuous Bomber Presence mission.The B-1s last participated in the CBP mission approximately 10

Summer Bash raises Airmen morale

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – In a collaborative effort, the Ellsworth AFB Dorm Council, Active Airmen’s Council, and Chapel held a Summer Bash at Ellsworth AFB, July 29, 2016.The event welcomed junior enlisted Airmen and their families to enjoy activities such as volleyball tournaments, party

Motorcycle safety vital during Sturgis rally

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – With the kick-off for the 76th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally set for Aug. 8, motorcycle safety and awareness becomes a major consideration for everyone – biker or not.Staff Sgt. Danee Hicks, 28th Comptroller Squadron a customer service representative and unit

Volunteering, working during Sturgis, what you need to know

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Airmen planning to work or volunteer at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, regardless of leave status, need to be aware of established guidelines and procedures to follow prior to participating.Airmen should contact their chain of command prior to working or

B-1 flyover to cap off veterans ceremony Aug. 9

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Aviators from the 28th Bomb Wing will provide a B-1 flyover down Main Street in Sturgis, S.D., at 3 p.m., Aug. 9 as part of the 16th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony.“The B-1 flyover is a powerful testament to our nation’s military might and unwavering commitment

AFGSC Striker Speaking Series talks deterrence

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Ellsworth hosted the first event in the Striker Speaking Series July 21, 2016, a traveling symposium headed by Maj. Gen. Michael Fortney, the vice commander of Air Force Global Strike Command.Fortney, joined by three deterrence and geopolitical experts, led a panel

RPA maintainers support Red Flag 16-3

28th MUNS slated to conduct munitions inventory

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The 28th Munitions Squadron will conduct a 100 percent semi-annual munitions inventory Sept. 7 through 9, in accordance with Air Force Instruction 21-201, “Management and Maintenance of Non-Nuclear Munitions.”All munitions stockpile items will be frozen during this