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  • Ellsworth Aircrews train in Combat Raider Exercise 18-1

    1st Lt. Thomas, a weapon systems officer assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron, inspects the sniper pod on a B-1 bomber before take-off as part of exercise Combat Raider 18-1 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 11, 2017. This exercise introduces aircrew to various air-to-air and air-to-ground

  • TRICARE changes: Take command of your health

    Changes are coming to your TRICARE benefits beginning Jan. 1, 2018. These changes will give you more benefit choices, improving your access to care, simplifying cost shares and allowing you to take command of your health. “Taking command of your health means empowering you to make the right health

  • A fairytale dress with Ella’s Closet

    Nestled between comfy furniture, old books and miscellaneous  knick-knacks within the Bone Yard thrift store is a cozy corner where anyone can borrow a number of fancy dresses, shoes and accessories… for free. Created by the Team Ellsworth Spouses’ Club, Ella’s Closet is a project that loans out

  • Equal Opportunity represents “one team, one fight”, brings home 5th award

    The United States Declaration of Independence’s preamble starts with “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…” These words have been trusted, followed and defended to some people’s last breath. They define the basic view of the United States: equality for all. Not

  • Ellsworth hosts base appreciation day

    Airman 1st Class Bradyn McIntosh-Oldaker, a firefighter assigned to the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, demonstrates the Hurst Jaws of Life during a Base Appreciation Day at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 16, 2017. The fire department, along with other base agencies set up display tables for

  • Airmen offer helping hand during the United Way Day of Caring

    Volunteering doesn’t always mean cleaning a section of highway every few months. It’s about giving back. For Ellsworth, this belief is showcased by its Airmen helping to improve the Black Hills community whenever an opportunity presents itself.

  • Combat Raider 18-1 scheduled for Oct. 11 - 12

    Combat Raider, a military exercise involving various aircraft, is scheduled to begin Oct. 11 in parts of the Powder River Training Complex, and will conclude Oct. 12, 2017.Combat Raider provides joint and coalition training under realistic scenarios that support full spectrum operations against

  • Ellsworth to host appreciation day event

    Ellsworth AFB is hosting an Appreciation Day event, Sep. 16, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Pride Hangar. The event will feature the Air Force's 70th Anniversary, focusing on the innovation, teamwork and heritage of our Airmen. The outstanding achievements of the 28th Bomb Wing Airmen, and the