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  • 28th BW reflects on Odyssey Dawn launch

    Just over five years ago, a phone rang in the 28th Bomb Wing vice commander's office and made history.Less than 72 hours later, more than 1,100 maintenance personnel launched four B-1 bombers from the Ellsworth AFB flightline March 27, 2011 in blizzard conditions to support Operation Odyssey Dawn.

  • PCMH ensures quality medical service to patients

    Not a week goes by when the 28th Medical Group is not available to service Airmen and their families' immediate chronic issues.The quality of the medical facilities service will be validated to Joint Commission Patient Centered Medical Home standards by a survey that will run April 4 through 6,

  • Ellsworth holds adoption campaign for local community

    The Ellsworth AFB chaplain corps held a "Why Not You?" adoption campaign at the Freedom Chapel on base, March 15, 2016.Several agencies spoke about different foster care programs willing families can take part in and ways they can adopt."For children, having an adult figure in their life is a major

  • Who ya gonna call? Pest Busters!

    The health and wellness of our Airmen and the success of our B-1 bomber mission relies on Ellsworth's pests to be handled safely and humanely.Luckily, there's one agency on base to call - the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management flight.The flight ensures Airmen are protected from the dangers

  • Bomber units refine skills at Red Flag 16-2

    Since the earliest military operation in American aviation history, air bombardment has been a valuable asset to gain unique strategic and tactical advantages over opposing forces. This capability has helped to counter everything from enemy advancements in World War I to terrorist activities during

  • Ellsworth kicks off fundraiser with dodgeball tournament

    A dodgeball tournament was held to kick off a fundraiser for the Air Force Assistance Fund Feb. 29, 2016.From Feb. 29 to April 7, the 28th Bomb Wing's goal is to reach approximately $60,000 in donations to the AFAF charity and its four affiliates to lend support to fellow Airmen and their families.

  • Mortuary affairs: Remembering those who have passed

    An Airman's Creed stanza reads, "I am an American Airman, I defend my country with my life," - some personnel make that ultimate sacrifice in defense of the U.S. Constitution.When that happens, it is up to the 28th Force Support Squadron mortuary affairs personnel to ensure that the remains of the

  • Growing, developing with ALS

    Prior to joining the NCO corps of the Air Force, senior airmen are put through the first round of professional military education, Airman Leadership School.The five-week course places senior airmen in real-world situations to provide them hands-on leadership training while also gaining a deeper

  • SERE: ensuring the worst is met with success

    While navigating the skies, pilots can experience any number of challenges, especially in a combat environment.One critical error or malfunction could leave military aviators with nothing but their will to survive. Relying on their Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training will make the

  • Striker Airmen: A 28th Bomb Wing Story

    A short way from the city there is a quaint place,To many it's known as Ellsworth Air Force Base.But what, what really, is happening here?Here at the 28th Bomb Wing that bad people do fear.Putting warheads on foreheads, yes that's what we do.If you mess with us, we'll put one on you.Why training and