Col. John Edwards, the 28th Bomb Wing commander, gives opening remarks at the start of the 77th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid heritage event at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 18, 2019. Three of the squadrons that participated in the Doolittle Raid are based out of Ellsworth AFB, making it an ideal location for the anniversary of the Raid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)