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  • Two multi-purpose vans known as bread trucks await refurbishing in the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance garage at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 6, 2018. The new modifications to the vans will both enhance mobility, due to the new tool cages and equipment racks, and provide warmth in the harsh winters thanks to the new insulation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald C. Knechtel)

    28th LRS makes great strides in vehicle upgrade project

    Airmen from the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron are undergoing a massive transit modification project at Ellsworth Air Force Base. They will replace the out-of-date multi-purpose vehicles - nicknamed bread trucks - with five new transit vans which are being modified to better fit the mission.
  • Maj. Gen. Peter Gersten, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, speaks during the General Atomics’ MQ-1B/9 Squadron of the Year awards presentation at Mount Rushmore in Keystone, S.D., Dec. 7, 2018. The 89th Attack Squadron, a tenant unit at Ellsworth Air Force Base, won this year’s award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Denise Jenson)

    89th ATKS wins 2018 RPA Squadron of the Year

    Airmen from the 89th Attack Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base gathered at Mount Rushmore for the General Atomics’ MQ-1B/9 Squadron of the Year awards presentation on Dec. 7.
  • Senior Master Sgt. Jesse Frank, the 28th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, shakes hands with Dave Watson, the 28th SFS assistant operations superintendent, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 4, 2018. Base leadership and 28th Bomb Wing chief master sergeants traveled to the 28th SFS to inform Frank that he’d been selected for the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Security forces superintendent selected for chief master sergeant

    Senior Master Sgt. Jesse Frank, the 28th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, was informed by Ellsworth Air Force Base leadership that he will be soon be putting on the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. Only 1 percent of Airmen earn the prestigious title of chief master sergeant.
  • A light shines bright during a tree lighting ceremony at the Freedom Chapel on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 30, 2018. Airmen and their families came out to celebrate the lighting of the base tree and to start the holidays in a festive and family-friendly environment where multiple religions were represented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Ellsworth tree lighting glows with holiday spirit

    The Ellsworth Air Force Base Chapel hosted their annual tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 30 to start the holiday season. Airmen and their families came out to enjoy the festivities. Multiple faiths were represented by base members who spoke about their holiday traditions.

  • AFRC receives grant from the AFAS

    The 28th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center received a grant from the Air Force Aid Society to help military spouses receive education in the nursing career field. Fifteen spouses from Ellsworth Air Force Base were awarded the grant.
  • Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., gather to prepare care packages to assist in the hurricane recovery and reconstruction efforts at Tyndall AFB, Fla., Nov. 1, 2018. The idea for the care packages was brought up by Senior Airman Lionel Gittens, a 28th Maintenance Squadron weapons loader, as part of an Airman Leadership School community involvement project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas I. Karol)

    Ellsworth Airmen send relief to wingmen at Tyndall

    Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base sent care packages with much needed supplies to Tyndall AFB, Florida, in an effort to assist in the hurricane recovery and reconstruction efforts.
  • Kevin Ott, center, the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 951 special event coordinator, presents a check to Col. Eric Hresko, the 28th Bomb Wing vice commander, during the annual Combined Federal Campaign fundraising event at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 6, 2018. AFSA Chapter 951 donated more than $3,000 to two different CFC charities: the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Campaign.

    Ellsworth continues to donate to CFC

    Ellsworth Air Force Base’s annual Combined Federal Campaign, along with the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 951, has collected more than $12,000 for various charities and base organizations this year. Personnel are able to donate online until Jan. 11, 2019. Ellsworth AFB’s campaign is set to run until Nov. 30.
  • A B-1 assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron takes off from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 24, 2018. Five B-1s and more than 100 Airmen from the 37th BS departed to participate in Green Flag, an air-to-surface training exercise in various parts of Nevada and California.

    Raider Airmen fly in Green Flag 18-10

    More than 100 Airmen from the 37th Bomb Squadron and 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base departed Oct. 25 to participate in exercise Green Flag 18-10, which runs from Oct. 25 to Nov. 9.
  • Capt. Chris Tymchuk calls in a simulated airstrike on Oct. 17, 2018, during Combat Raider 19-1, an exercise hosted by the 28th Bomb Wing at the Powder River Training Complex, S.D. Tymchuk is a joint tactical air controller troop commander assigned to the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 1st Regiment. JTACs from the 1st RCHA assisted in Combat Raider 19-1, that helped them become familiar with the B-1 and its capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Combat Raider 19-1 keeps forces ready, lethal

    Aircrew from all 8th Air Force bases flew over the Powder River Training Complex together for the first time during Combat Raider 19-1 on Oct. 16-18. They coordinated with joint tactical air controllers from the Royal Canadian Armed Forces and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, who helped coordinate simulated air strikes from the ground.
  • Raider Airmen can’t escape the Halloween fun about to come alive on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. The 28th Force Support Squadron is hosting a free Zombie 5k where participants may be spooked by zombies and get a workout at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Zombie 5k to terrify base

    The 28th Force Support Squadron will be hosting a free Zombie 5k, Oct. 24 at the Heritage Pavilion. Volunteers will be dressed as zombies and positioned along the trail to scare runners as they pass. All ages are welcome at the event. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The event will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. For more information or to register, contact the Bellamy Fitness Center at (605) 385-2265.
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