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  • Airmen from the 28th Maintenance Squadron tool crib check out tools to aircraft maintainers at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 11, 2018. The tool crib maintains, distributes and accounts for a multitude of tools used by Airmen in the 37th and 34th Bomb Squadrons for maintenance and repair of the base’s fleet of B-1s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Best tool for the job

    The 28th Maintenance Squadron tool crib maintains and accounts for a multitude of tools used by the aircraft maintainers who keep the B-1s at Ellsworth Air Force Base flight-worthy and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. The tool crib Airmen distribute the maintenance equipment, as necessary, and also make sure the tools are returned when no longer in need. The unit’s goal is to ensure that Airmen working on the B-1s will always have the right tool to get the job done.
  • Families await the arrival of their Airmen returning home to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 18, 2018. The 28th Bomb Wing deployed B-1s, Airmen and support equipment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to fly missions in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Denise M. Jenson)

    Raider Airmen return from deployment

    Sept. 18 celebrates the day the Air Force became a separate branch of the military. In the midst of honoring Air Force heritage, Ellsworth families had another reason to celebrate: approximately 350 Airmen returned home from a six-month deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, supporting Operations Freedom Sentinel and Inherent Resolve.
  • Corrie McFarland, a dependent, rides her bicycle during a triathlon at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 15, 2018. The 28th Force Support Squadron hosted the tri-to-b1 triathlon, which consisted of a 500-meter swim, a five-kilometer run and a 10-kilometer bicycle ride. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    28th FSS hosts triathlon

    The 28th Force Support Squadron hosted the tri-to-b1 triathlon to all who have base access. The triathlon consisted of three parts, which included a 500-meter swim, a five-kilometer run and a 10-kilometer bicycle ride. Participants could either compete individually or in teams. Participants were broken up into age groups to make the race as fair as possible. Winners were given a ribbon and second place was awarded a certificate.
  • Senior Airman Hayden Wilson, a 28th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, checks an M9 pistol at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 10, 2018. Members assigned to the 28th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance flight must ensure all firearms on base are properly maintained and handled.

    CATM inspects Ellsworth’s weapons

    The 28th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance flight, conducted their biannual inspection of firearms on Ellsworth Air Force Base. They checked weapons for any defects and conducted routine weapon maintenance. CATM Airmen conducted the inspection of all base weapons to ensure they are ready for use in a deployed environment and for training purposes.
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    Ellsworth trains emergency response with South Dakota National Guard

    Firefighters from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron inspect a room during an emergency response exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 30, 2018. Ellsworth Airmen trained with soldiers from the South Dakota National Guard, practicing emergency response procedures in multiple explosive, chemical and radiological environments. (U.S. Air Force
  • Senior Airman Chance Young, a 28th Maintenance Group squadron load crew member, uses a wrench to tighten a lug nut in the auto hobby shop at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 15, 2018. Airmen and their families have the opportunity to fix their own vehicles at the hobby shop for a fraction of the cost it would be at a mechanics shop off base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Auto Hobby Shop: Mechanics, counselors

    The auto hobby shop at Ellsworth Air Force Base is a place where Airmen and their families can repair and maintain their vehicles. From oil changes to engine swaps, the shop has the tools, facilities and mechanics to help with most automotive needs.
  • Airman 1st Class Victor Gathara, a 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, checks an oil dipstick on a snow removal vehicle at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 9, 2018. Gathara and other members of the 28th LRS vehicle maintenance shop replace fluids and parts, when needed, on all of Ellsworth AFB’s snow fleet vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Vehicle maintenance: The summer rebuild

    The 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s vehicle maintenance shop is conducting their yearly summer rebuild. The rebuild is put in place to ensure that all snow fleet vehicles are ready to keep the flight line and roads clear of snow during the winter months. This prior maintenance helps to ensure the Ellsworth Air Force Base mission can continue without delays when the weather turns.
  • Motorcyclists ride out on the Dakota Thunder Run at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 7, 2018. Over 150 participants rode 53 miles from Ellsworth AFB to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, where they helped kick off Military Appreciation Day events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Dakota Thunder Run cruises to Sturgis rally

    Members from the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club and 28th Bomb Wing leadership hosted the 18th annual Dakota Thunder Run at Ellsworth Air Force Base on Aug. 7, where over 150 participants rode their motorcycles to Sturgis.
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    Holbrook Library reopened and rededicated

    After over two years of renovations, the Holbrook Library held its grand reopening July 26, 2018.
  • Staff Sgt. Hailey Staker, an Airman dorm leader, lifts a bed frame so Airman 1st Class Casi Smith, a 28th Security Forces response force leader, can clean under it at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 17, 2018. Airmen are responsible for cleaning their rooms before they out-process and move to a new home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Karol)

    Dorm management: Providing Airmen a home away from home

    The Airmen at the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron dorm management team are responsible for keeping the six dorms on base up and running. They are tasked with ensuring over 690 Airmen have comfortable and functional housing accommodations. The dorm leaders are responsible for processing Airmen in and out of the dorms.
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