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  • B-1 flyover at Sturgis Aug. 4

    A base B-1 bomber will provide a flyover down Main Street in Sturgis, S.D., at 3 p.m., Aug. 4 as part of the 15th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony.The B-1 flyover is allowed as part of approved training missions. Residents living in and around Sturgis could experience an increased noise level

  • Ellsworth prepares to host Air Show

    With the 2015 Dakota Thunder Airshow and Open House scheduled Aug. 15 and 16, the 28th Bomb Wing would like to remind everyone of a few key topics surrounding the upcoming event.Gates open to the public at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies starting at 10 a.m., both days of the air show.Visitors can

  • Families and friends welcome home deployers

    Hundreds of family members and fellow Airmen cheered while sirens filled the air in celebration, giving their returning loved ones a hero's welcome.  Approximately 350 Ellsworth Airmen returned home July 30 from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia where they provided critical air presence,

  • Volunteering, working during Sturgis, what you need to know

    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 refer to Air Combat Command Instruction 51-901, Off-Duty Employment, prior to working

  • Ellsworth deploys Airmen to Southwest Asia

    Approximately 350 Airmen bid farewell to their families, friends and co-workers July 24 as they prepared to deploy to Southwest Asia in support of missions in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.Aircrews, maintenance and support personnel deploying from Ellsworth will join the 379th Air

  • SecAF pays first visit to Ellsworth

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Ellsworth for the first time July 19 to 21, interacting with the men and women who make the 28th Bomb Wing a success.During her trip, she explored several historic sites in the Black Hills, and toured various units across base, experiencing

  • B-2 bomber, close air support demo added to airshow

    Event planners have confirmed that a B-2 Spirit bomber has been added to the long list of aircraft that will be on static display during the base's airshow and open house Aug. 15 and 16."This is the perfect addition to our event," said Lt. Col. Lanny Anaya, base airshow project officer. "All three

  • Ellsworth sends first B-1 for IBS upgrade

    Ellsworth sent the first B-1 bomber in its fleet to Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., for an Integrated Battle Station modification July 1, which will take more than eight months to complete.The intent of the upgrade - which includes a Fully Integrated Data Link, a Vertical Situation Display Upgrade and

  • B-1 flyover part of Sturgis veteran’s ceremony Aug. 4

    A base B-1 bomber will provide a flyover down Main Street in Sturgis, S.D., at 3 p.m., Aug. 4 as part of the 15th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony.The flyover will cap off an event formally recognizing four South Dakota veterans - one each from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and Gulf