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  • Ellsworth Airfield Ops building renamed in honor of fallen WASP

    During a ceremony, the Ellsworth Airfield Operations Building was renamed the “Millie Rexroat Building,” on Oct. 2, 2017.The 28th Bomb Wing dedicated the airfield operations building to Ola “Millie” Rexroat, so her legacy can live on and be remembered by all who walk through the building.Rexroat was

  • 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

  • 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 Airmen to take part in United Way Day of Caring

    More than 200 Airmen from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth will take part in the United Way Day of Caring Sept. 7, 2017, in Rapid City, South Dakota.The Day of Caring is a volunteer-based event which encourages people to get involved in the local community by helping others in need.Airmen will

  • 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

  • Chapel to host marriage enrichment event

    As a way to improve relationships, the Ellsworth Chapel will host a free marriage enrichment event at the Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza in Rapid City, South Dakota, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 8, 2017.The seminar, Marriage 101: Engaged and Married, is unique as it is open to all military members and

  • A titan laid to rest

    After 30 years inside a hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base, a Titan I missile was moved to its final resting place at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum in Box Elder, Aug. 16, 2017. Before a crew from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron transported this historic behemoth to the cradles that hold it