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  • 34th Bomb Squadron launches Combat Hammer exercise

    B-1 bombers from the 34th Bomb Squadron took off from Ellsworth in support of an annual Combat Hammer exercise Nov. 4.Combat Hammer is an exercise designed to operationally assess and evaluate the reliability, maintainability, suitability and accuracy of precision-guided and high technology air to

  • 28th BW participates in ORE

    The 28th Bomb Wing recently participated in a base operational readiness exercise Oct. 20 through 22.Exercises evaluate the wing's ability to meet wartime and contingency tasks of employing and sustaining forces, and maintaining the ability to survive and operate in a deployed location."The intent

  • POW/MIA run planned in honor of Veterans Day

    Members of Team Ellsworth are invited to take part in a 24-hour vigil run, scheduled for Nov. 9 to 10, in honor of prisoners of war and those missing in action from the United States armed forces.The event, hosted by members of the Ellsworth Company Grade Officers Council, will begin at 2 p.m.

  • CFC wraps up at Ellsworth

    The 2015 Combined Federal Campaign is coming to a close at Ellsworth AFB.The CFC is designed to provide servicemembers and Department of Defense civilians an opportunity to contribute to their choice of approved local and national charities during a designated period of time."We encouraged everyone

  • First Large Force Exercise scheduled in the PRTC

    The first Large Force Exercise of military aircraft has been scheduled for Dec. 2-3 in the newly opened Powder River Training Complex.During this period, people living under the Powder River 2, PR 3, and Gap B military operating areas can expect to see multiple types of aircraft utilizing these

  • Purple Ribbon Luncheon commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Family Advocacy program hosted a Purple Ribbon Luncheon to raise awareness Oct. 27.The luncheon was held to encourage victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to reach out for help, inform attendees of available resources and honor Working

  • Eight area leaders selected for base community engagement program

    Eight area business and civic leaders were inducted into the 28th Bomb Wing Honorary Commanders program during a special event at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum Oct. 29.The program, intended to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with community leaders to foster a better understanding of