State of Ellsworth Published Jan. 16, 2013 By 021211 ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- The 28th Bomb Wing is scheduled to host a State of Ellsworth briefing here, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. in the 28th BW Wing Conference Room. The briefing is intended to provide media outlets with an opportunity to learn about the current mission at Ellsworth, future plans and topics of interest. There will also be a question and answer period with Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander. Media interested in covering the event should RSVP before 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, to make arrangements to be escorted on to the base. For more information, contact Steve Merrill, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs, at (605) 385-5056 or via email at: steven.merrill@ellsworth.af.mil.