Press Releases

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.
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.

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.



Press Releases

  • EAFB 70th Anniversary golf tournament

    All duffers are invited to play in the Ellsworth 70th Anniversary Golf Tournament at the Golf Club at Red Rock in Rapid City May 19. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.Registration is open to anyone, but limited to the first 80 players. Four-person teams will compete on the

  • Tickets available for EAFB 70th Anniversary dinner

    A limited number of tickets are still available for the Ellsworth 70th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at the Ramkota Best Western Hotel in Rapid City May 19. This formal event includes a social hour, followed by dinner and addresses by South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard and the Air Force Chief of

  • Historic B-25 Mitchell bomber to visit Ellsworth

    A World War II-era B-25 Mitchell bomber is scheduled to land at Ellsworth Air Force Base on April 20, at 1 p.m. in conjunction with 70th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in 1942. Airmen from Ellsworth will turn out to greet the Historic Flight Foundation's B-25 named "Grumpy" and

  • Community invited to participate in EAFB 70th Anniversary events

    Planning committee members are working hard to put the finishing touches on several key events open to everyone May 19 and 20 in honor of the 70th anniversary of Ellsworth Air Force Base.A golf tournament in Rapid City, a special event at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum, and a special

  • Ellsworth Airmen prove deployment readiness

    Outstanding performance by the 28th Bomb Wing during several recent deployments and exercises earned Ellsworth Airmen a respite from a major Operational Readiness Inspection planned for April. "You are ready," said Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander to a gathering of Airmen in the

  • Ellsworth Airmen to return from deployment to Southwest Asia

    Approximately 400 Ellsworth Airmen will return home from a deployment to Southwest Asia in support of missions in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Aircrews from Ellsworth provided critical air presence, precision strike, and surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to support

  • Active duty fatality at Ellsworth

    An Airman assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing was found dead on base at approximately 11:30 a.m., Jan. 21. The name of the deceased is being withheld until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified. "Our most heartfelt condolences go out to the family of this Airman," said Col. Mark

  • Announcement affects EAFB civilian positions

    Air Force officials announced 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure Jan. 11.This reduction builds on the realignments announced in November, including the elimination of 9,000 positions and the addition of 5,900 positions against the

  • October National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    In one form or another for the past 67 years, October has been a time to acknowledge and recognize the need to employ those with physical and mental disabilities. In 1945, Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October to be National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. Congress

  • Domestic violence awareness focus of October

    October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Throughout October, communities across the country will mourn for those whose lives were taken by domestic violence, celebrate the tremendous progress victim advocates have made over the years, and connect with one another to achieve a true