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  • Wingman Day: growing from life’s adversities

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – During Wingman Day Sept. 1, 2016, Ellsworth personnel attended several events as a way to relax, create and strengthen bonds with their fellow Airmen and learn to grow through adversities.Dennis Wier, 28th Bomb Wing community support coordinator, explained each

  • MAJCOM Inspector General to conduct UEI on Ellsworth

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Members of the Air Force Global Strike Command Inspector General team arrived at Ellsworth AFB to conduct a Unit Effectiveness Inspection Aug. 21, 2016.Unit Effectiveness Inspectors validate and verify a wing commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) for accuracy,

  • Sailors enable Airmen to build mines

    Service members work together to craft mines at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 20, 2016. Sailors from the Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Unit, Charleston, S.C., helped Airmen build inert MK 62 mines which can be loaded into B-1 bombers to deploy during training sorties, and have the

  • Ellsworth deploys large force to Guam

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence mission Aug. 9, 2016. Aircrews, maintenance and support personnel, will be generating B-1 bomber sorties to

  • 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

  • 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