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  • Ellsworth Warriors return from Operation Odyssey Dawn

    B-1B Lancer crews returned to Ellsworth Wednesday, following combat strikes in Libya in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn.Airmen from across the base joined together to celebrate the successful mission and safe return during an event on the flightline. This marked the first time B-1s were launched

  • "Into the wild blue yonder"

    As a B-1B Lancer rolled to a stop on the flightline, Col. William Eldridge climbed down the ladder for the last time as commander of the 28th Operations Group, April 5.He was welcomed by the cheers and applause of a crowd that had gathered around the aircraft for his end of tour flight."I have mixed

  • 28th AMXS secretary launches B-1

    Instead of coming to work, answering phones and working on performance reports, Breein Balistreri, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander's secretary, suited up in coveralls and headed to the flightline, April 5.Thanks to the Airmen of the 28th AMXS, Mrs. Balistreri was able to live out her

  • Ellsworth activates new detachment

    In a significant step in the historic process of bringing the remotely piloted aircraft mission to Ellsworth, Detachment 1 of the 28th Operations Group was activated, April 1.Maj. Chris Clark assumed command of the detachment during a ceremony on base."The Air Force could not have selected a better

  • "Proud to be AFFSC"

    As part of his assumption of command ceremony, Lt. Col. Gary Gualano addressed Airmen of the Air Force Financial Services Center with words of reassurance and encouragement at the base theater, Mar. 24.The Airmen listened as he expressed what being the new commander of the AFFSC meant to him. "It is

  • Ellsworth Airmen join Operation Odyssey Dawn

    B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing launched early Sunday, March 27 from their home station of Ellsworth Air Force Base to strike targets in Libya in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. "Nearly 700 Ellsworth Airmen are currently deployed around the world supporting existing overseas contingency

  • Ellsworth Airmen graduate from Airman Leadership School

    Twenty-eight Ellsworth Airmen from class of 11-4 graduated from Airman Leadership School here, Mar. 24.ALS Class 11-4 graduates are:Air Force Financial Services CenterSenior Airman Luciano Antonio Amaza Senior Airman Christopher Anthony Powell28th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Jordan

  • Ellsworth honors maintainers

    Airmen from Ellsworth maintenance and munitions squadrons were recognized and honored for their achievements in 2010 during a private awards ceremony and banquet at the Dakota's Club, March 18.Brig. Gen. Mark Atkinson, Air Combat Command director of logistics at Langley Air Force Base, Va., was the

  • Deployment readiness focus of base exercise

    Airmen from across the base participated in a phase I operational readiness exercise, March 14 to 16, which tested their ability to generate, deploy and regenerate B-1B aircraft along with personnel and cargo.This was the first base-wide exercise the 28th Bomb Wing conducted since the phase II

  • 386th Airmen mourn fallen Airman

    To read related articles regarding Senior Airman Michael J. Hinkle II, 24, who died March 16 due to a non-combat related incident, click on the following