Golden Coyote 2016 joins Guard, allied nation units for training

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Since 1984, the South Dakota National Guard, along with guard units across the country, have held a two-week joint exercise known as Golden Coyote in the Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park and Ellsworth AFB. Each year, Guard and active-duty units join

Ellsworth Airmen build team cohesion during Golden Coyote

Airmen From the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a leadership reaction course at the South Dakota National Guard West Camp Rapid training facility, Rapid City, S.D., June 17, 2016. The purpose of the LRC was to develop teamwork building and communication skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by

Command chief gets to know 28th MUNS Airmen

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The command chief of the 28th Bomb Wing attended an immersion tour with the 28th Munitions Squadron at Ellsworth AFB June 27, 2016. During the tour, Chief Master Sgt. Sonia Lee was briefed on the importance of the squadron’s mission and met with several Airmen

Cochran selected to be second in command of largest B-1 combat wing

Colonel Bradley Cochran, son of USAF Lt. Col. (Ret) Bill and Shirley Cochran from Layton, Utah, has been appointed vice commander of the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. The 28th BW is the largest B-1 combat wing in the U.S. Air Force and is home to 27 B-1B bombers and more

37th BS participates in SERE training

Canadian forces participate in Golden Coyote

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- The 41 Canadian Brigade Group was one of four foreign nations that participated in the South Dakota National Guard’s 2016 Golden Coyote exercise June 11 through 23.Aiding a smooth transition into the U.S., Ellsworth AFB and Airmen from the 28th Logistics Readiness

PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved

28th Bomb Wing extended flying operations at Ellsworth June 28 and 29

The 28th Bomb Wing will extend airfield operating hours on June 28 and 29 for routine training missions. Normal airfield operations will extend to include early morning and late evening flying during these days. Base residents and surrounding communities can expect to hear noises associated with

Military Personnel Data Systems down until June 29

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Due to scheduled maintenance from the Air Force Personnel Center, multiple web-based Military Personnel Data Systems will be off-line June 17 through 28.All customers visiting the base Military Personnel Section will be impacted, but customers will still be assisted

432nd ATKS renamed the 89th ATKS, honors heritage

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- The 432nd Attack Squadron was renamed the 89th ATKS during a ceremony at the Pride Hangar, June 21, that was attended by 432nd Wing leadership, including Col. Case Cunningham, 432nd Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd Wing command chief.With