21 Jun 2018

Ellsworth and RCFD train at 700 degrees

Rapid City Fire Department cadets walk across the fire training area during a training exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 21, 2018. During the exercise, cadets and firefighters put out 15 controlled fires burning at 700 degrees Fahrenheit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Randahl J. Jenson)

19 Jun 2018

Youth Center provides summer activities

The Youth Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., offers a variety of events and activities during the summer as well as throughout the school year.

23 May 2018

Ellsworth recognizes National Police Week

The 28th Security Forces Squadron hosted several events during National Police Week at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 14 to 18.  Activities included a 14K ruck march, retreat ceremony, military working dog demonstrations, displays and a golf tournament to memorialize fallen defenders and raise money for charity. "National Police Week is a time

22 May 2018

Diagnostic imaging: an inside look

The human body is a complex system of organs, bones and a nervous system. While some injuries and ailments may be only skin deep, others require an inside look to accurately diagnose.The 28th Medical Group Diagnostic Imaging Flight may only be staffed by two Airmen, but their scope of responsibility reaches more than 3,700 members of Team

18 May 2018

Combat Raider/Cyber Storm exercises prepares Ellsworth for the future

The capabilities and vulnerabilities of 28th Bomb Wing aircrew and cybersecurity teams were tested during exercises Combat Raider 18-2 and Cyber Storm at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 15-17, 2018.

11 May 2018

First responders help make “Freshmen Impact” a success

Editor’s note: This story contains graphic images that may be disturbing to some readers. ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Members from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 28th Medical Group joined with local first responders to show students the dangers of driving under the influence on May 9, 2018, at Douglas High School in Box Elder.

3 May 2018

Summer safety in South Dakota

With warmer weather on the way in the Black Hills, summer activities are more abundant at Ellsworth Air Force Base and the surrounding community. The 28th Bomb Wing Safety Office encourages individuals to enjoy the outdoors while keeping personal safety a priority. “If you’re going to do off-duty activities, make sure you’re in shape,” said Michael

2 May 2018

Air Force selects locations for B-21 aircraft

The Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider will replace B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit aircraft at three existing bomber bases beginning in the mid-2020s.

25 Apr 2018

PCS Bazaar educates Airmen, families

Ellsworth Air Force Base hosted a Permanent Change of Station Bazaar inside the Dakota’s Club, April 19, 2018. This event brought base agencies and local vendors together to educate Airmen and their families on the PCS process and resources available to them.“This is the first of its kind,” said Maj. Heather McDaniel, 28th Logistics Readiness

23 Apr 2018

Ellsworth’s Wingman Day strengthens pillars

Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base participated in a semiannual Wingman Day, April 20, 2018.  Wingman Day focuses on strengthening the four pillars of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness: physical, social, spiritual and mental. Col. John Edwards, 28th Bomb Wing Commander, opened the event with a Commander’s Call where he proclaimed the month of April as