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Squadron Commander Relieved

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Lt. Col. Carsten Stahr, commander of the 28th Force Support Squadron here, was relieved of command Sept. 11 by Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, due to loss of trust and confidence in Stahr's ability to lead the squadron.

Base Conducting Raider Reach Exercise Sept. 9-23

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Ellsworth personnel are scheduled to participate in a base-wide exercise Sept. 9-23 intended to assess the ability of the 28th Bomb Wing to respond, react, and adapt in various scenarios.

During the exercise, residents on or near the installation may hear announcements over the base’s “giant voice” system, sirens, simulated gunfire, explosions, and see smoke and response vehicles.

The exercise may impact traffic entering and exiting the installation. Individuals are encouraged to plan to arrive early for appointments and call in advance to ensure services are not impacted.

For more information, contact the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office at (605) 385-5056, or by emailing 28bw.public.affairs@us.af.mil.

Base Conducting Raider Reach Exercise Sept. 9-23

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Ellsworth personnel are scheduled to participate in a base-wide exercise Sept. 9-23 intended to assess the ability of the 28th Bomb Wing to respond, react, and adapt in various scenarios.

The exercise may impact traffic entering and exiting the installation. Individuals are encouraged to plan to arrive early for appointments and call in advance to ensure services are not impacted.

For more information, contact the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office at (605) 385-5056, or by emailing 28bw.public.affairs@us.af.mil.

B-1B Flyover Part of Days of 76 Celebration

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The 28th Bomb Wing is scheduled to conduct a B-1B flyover in support of the Days of 76 Rodeo in Deadwood. The flyover is scheduled, weather permitting, on July 24 at 7 p.m.B-1 flyovers are part of an approved training missions. Residents living near the event and the surrounding community could experience an increased noise level related to the flyover. Individuals who witness the flyover are encouraged to share their photos and videos on Ellsworth Air Force Base’s official Facebook and Instagram pages available at: www.Facebook.com/ellsworthairforcebase and @ellsworthafb on Instagram. For more information, contact the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office at (605) 385-5056, or via email at 28bw.public.affairs@us.af.mil.

Base Conducting Exercise July 24 - 25

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Ellsworth security personnel are scheduled to conduct an exercise July 24-25 intended to evaluate the ability of the 28th Bomb Wing to respond to a variety of situations. During the exercise, residents on or near the installation may hear announcements over the base’s “giant voice” system, sirens, simulated gunfire, explosions and see smoke and response vehicles. The exercise is not expected to impact traffic entering and exiting the installation. However, individuals are encouraged to plan to arrive early for appointments and call in advance to ensure appointments and services are not impacted. For more information, contact the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office at (605) 385-5056, or via email at 28bw.public.affairs@us.af.mil.

Base Conducting Exercise July 16-18

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Ellsworth security personnel are scheduled to conduct an exercise July 16-18 intended to evaluate the ability of the 28th Bomb Wing to respond to a variety of situations. During the exercise, residents on or near the installation may hear announcements over the base’s “giant voice” system, sirens, simulated gunfire, explosions and see smoke and response vehicles. The exercise is not expected to impact traffic entering and exiting the installation. However, individuals are encouraged to plan to arrive early for appointments and call in advance to ensure appointments and services are not impacted. For more information, contact the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office at (605) 385-5056, or via email at 28bw.public.affairs@us.af.mil.

Ellsworth conducting response exercise Apr 17

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – The 28th Bomb Wing will be conducting an active shooter response exercise today, Apr. 17, intended to evaluate the ability of the 28th Bomb Wing to respond to an emergency situation on the installation. During the exercise, residents on or near the installation may hear announcements over the base’s “giant voice” system and sirens, and see response vehicles. All assigned personnel, family members and visitors are required to take appropriate actions. No interference in traffic is expected. For more information, contact the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office at (605) 385-5056, or via email at 28bw.public.affairs@us.af.mil.

Oct. 18, 2022
Ellsworth Planning to Conduct Controlled Burns Starting Oct. 18

The 28th Civil Engineer Squadron and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch are planning controlled burns on base beginning Oct. 18, depending on weather conditions.
Oct. 3, 2022
Base Conducting Exercise on Oct. 3-6

Ellsworth will be conducting an anti-terrorism exercise intended to evaluate the ability of the 28th Bomb Wing to respond to potential terrorist activity near or on the installation Oct. 3-6.
April 15, 2022
Ellsworth Planning to Conduct Controlled Burns Starting April 16

The 28th Civil Engineer Squadron and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch are planning controlled burns on base beginning April 16, depending on weather conditions.
Feb. 2, 2022
B-1 Part of U.S., UK flyover commemorating 8th AF 80th anniversary

B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth participated in a long-distance, round-trip flight originating from its home station to the United Kingdom to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Eighth Air Force, Feb. 1.
Jan. 24, 2022
Ellsworth welcomes new honorary commanders

Fourteen area civic and business leaders were officially inducted into the EllsworthHonorary Commanders program as part of the Black Hills Military Advisory Coalition’s ChowHall luncheon at The Monument Convention Center Jan. 19.
Jan. 13, 2022
Meat and Greet

Mr. Chad Whitney, owner and operator of Circle-E Beef, donated fresh meat to Airmen and their families at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Jan. 6, 2022.
Jan. 13, 2022
Diagnostic imaging ensures Ellsworth Airmen are ready to fight

Air Force diagnostic imaging professionals play a critical role in keeping Airmen mission-ready at Ellsworth Air Force Base.
June 23, 2021
B-1 Flyover Part of 2021 Crow Native Days Veterans Recognition Event June 25

A B-1 bomber from the 28th Bomb Wing is scheduled to make a special appearance at the 2021 Crow Native Days Veterans Recognition Event at the Crow Agency in Montana June 25.
June 23, 2021
Combat Raider Exercise 21-1 Scheduled for July 19-23

Combat Raider, a military training exercise involving various aircraft, is scheduled to begin July 19 in the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) and will conclude on July 23, 2021.
Sept. 25, 2020
B-1s deploy and integrate in Valiant Shield

Approximately 150 Airmen and four B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, as the Bomber Task Force, in an effort to conduct missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. During this time, the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron participated in Valiant Shield on