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Feb. 7, 2023
Wisconsin ANG adjutant general supports B-1B Lancer refueling operations out of Guam

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, adjutant general of the Wisconsin Air National Guard, U.S. Army Capt. Mark Gerasimov, Wisconsin National Guard aide de camp to the adjutant general, and Airmen from the 128th Aerial Refueling Wing conducted aerial refueling operations out of Andersen Air Force
Feb. 2, 2023
28th Munitions Squadron builds multi-capable Airmen with Pacific Air Forces’ partners

ANDERSEN AIR BASE, Guam-- Eight U.S. Airmen from the 28th Munition Squadron assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, and two Airmen from Andersen Air Base’s 36th MUNS, recently participated in a bomb build during a Bomber Task Force deployment at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Feb.
Sept. 15, 2022
Top AF maintenance leaders gather to reinforce a culture of innovation

The 2022 Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Maintenance Group Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) Summit took place at Ellsworth, Aug. 22 to 26, 2022. The summit created discussion between maintenance commanders and SELs that promoted modernization and preparing for the future.
July 16, 2021
Combat Raider Large Force Exercise Scheduled for July 19-23

Combat Raider, a military exercise involving a variety aircraft is scheduled to begin July 19 in parts of the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC), and will conclude July 23, 2021.
June 18, 2021
Ellsworth welcomes new base commander

Col. Joseph Sheffield took charge of the world’s largest operational B-1B wing during the 28th Bomb Wing change of command ceremony in the Pride Hangar on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 18.
June 10, 2021
Ellsworth officially selected as first base to receive B-21s

The Secretary of the Air Force officially selected Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, as the location to host the Air Force’s first operational B-21 Raiders and the formal training unit.The B-21 Raider was designed to replace the Air Force’s aging bomber fleet as a long-range, highly-survivable
June 1, 2021
AFGSC commander visits Ellsworth

Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, visits Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 25, 2021.
March 27, 2021
28th MDG successfully provides COVID-19 vaccines at POD

The 28th Medical Group used the point of distribution (POD) concept to provide approximately 1,250 beneficiaries with their first or second doses (if the first was administered by the 28th MDG) of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine within a 12-hour period March 19.The POD provides the 28th MDG with the
March 23, 2021
Ellsworth B-1s represent AFGSC at Red Flag 21-2

B-1B Lancers from the 37th Bomb Squadron participated in Red Flag 21-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, from March 8-19. The two-week exercise provided Airmen the opportunity to train realistically alongside a number of different units and airframes from across the U.S. and around the world. In
March 22, 2021
28th SFS defenders receive new female body armor

Female Airmen assigned to the 28th Security Forces Squadron received the Aspetto Mach V Female Body Armor (FBA) system at Ellsworth Air Force Base on March 2. Previously, female defenders wore the same body armor specifically designed for their male counterparts.

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