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Aug. 4, 2017
7th Bomb Wing welcomes new commander

The 7th Bomb Wing received its 58th wing commander following a change of command ceremony here, Aug. 4.Col. Brandon Parker assumed command from Col. David Benson, who is retiring after 24 years of service. Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, 8th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and talked
Aug. 4, 2017
Storm front

Airmen from the 69th Bomb Squadron and 5th Operations Support Squadron flew a training sortie near Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 2, 2017. The flight incorporated both offensive and defensive training scenarios. With inclement weather in the area, the crew had to make in-flight adjustments to
Aug. 4, 2017
Only the best come north

I was born in Georgia and raised in Alabama, known for their southern hospitality, long summers and moderate winters.
Aug. 4, 2017
Ellsworth Airmen take on Pacific bomber mission as Dyess completes milestone deployment

Six B-1B Lancers and 350 Airmen with the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, deployed to Andersen AFB, at the end of July in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission.
Aug. 1, 2017
Aircrew, maintainers test skills at Red Flag 17-3

Aircrew and maintainers from Ellsworth returned from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, after participating in Red Flag 17-3, July 29, 2017.
July 31, 2017
Father of fallen Airman honored with Gold Star ID

For the first time, a Gold Star Base Access ID card was issued to a family member of a fallen Airman at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 27, 2017.
July 28, 2017
Ellsworth Airmen deploy to the Pacific Region

Approximately 350 Airmen from the 28th Bomb Wing deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Continuous Bomber Presence operations occurring in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region July 28.
July 27, 2017
SecAF celebrates aviation heritage, meets with aviation leaders at Oshkosh

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Wisconsin July 26-27, 2017 to celebrate aviators’ shared heritage with generations of Airmen at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.
July 25, 2017
AFGSC Director of Operations visits Ellsworth

The Director of Operations and Communications for Air Force Global Strike Command visited the base July 11 - 14, to experience the might of the B-1 bomber and learn more about the vital mission being accomplished at the world’s largest B-1 combat wing. During his visit, Maj. Gen. Ferdinand Stoss III
July 25, 2017
B-52 testers complete leaflet bomb drops

An important part of U.S. military operations overseas is communicating with the local population. This can be done in a number of ways including something as simple as distributing leaflets. In psychological operations, leaflets with messages are often dropped from aircraft in order to reach a

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