U.S. Air Force Col. Erick Lord, 28th Bomb Wing commander, speaks during the B-21 Integration Detachment 1 unit activation and assumption of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 9, 2026. Lord provided remarks on the future of Ellsworth AFB’s mission and the arrival of the B-21 Raider. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mooneyham)