The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band “Raptor” set the tone for Ellsworth’s 70th Anniversary Kick-Off Party at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 18, 2012. Ellsworth celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a weekend of events that in addition to the Kick Off included a golf tournament, Heritage Day at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum, a special celebration dinner, and a free concert for the community by the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band’s “Raptor”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada/Released)