July 1, 2026 SecAF visits Ellsworth as base reaches historic B-21 Raider facilities milestone Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Ellsworth Air Force Base June 30-July 1 to receive updates on the 28th Bomb Wing’s B-1B Lancer operations and the ongoing preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider.
April 28, 2025 28th Civil Engineer Squadron constructs temporary haul road for B-21 construction In pursuit of completing the new Ellsworth runway in preparation for the incoming B-21 Raider, the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron constructed a temporary haul road through land that connects South Gate Road with Country Road.