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March 23, 2017
Exercise Emerald Warrior 17: preparation, efficiency, teamwork

Barksdale Airmen, U.S. special operations Airmen and soldiers, and partner-nation military members finished the 10th iteration of Exercise Emerald Warrior on March 10.
March 22, 2017
U.S. Air Force bomber conducts bilateral training missions with Japanese and South Korean Counterparts

On March 21st a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer conducted a bilateral mission in the vicinity of Japan with Koku-Jeitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) F-15J Eagles, followed by a bilateral mission with Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles and F-16s carried out in ROK airspace.
March 21, 2017
Homecoming: Barksdale Airmen return from Qatar, fight against ISIS

More than 400 Airmen returned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., after a six-month deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, March 20-21.
March 16, 2017
Rapid City leader garners AF Distinguished Public Service Award

A longtime friend of Ellsworth and champion for our nation’s military has received the highest award given to non-Department of Defense civilians.Alton “Al” Cornella, a civic leader and retired local business owner, received the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award for advocating for the Air
March 16, 2017
AFGSC kicks off 1st Women’s Leadership Symposium

Air Force Global Strike Command welcomed more than 250 men and women to the 2017 Women’s Leadership Symposium March 13-15 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The symposium provided female Airmen professional development through mentorship, education and networking. The attendees discussed ways
March 15, 2017
5th Bomb Wing Members Deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve

More than 400 Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing recently deployed to the Middle East, in support of U.S. Central Command’s Operation Inherent Resolve. The 23rd Bomb Squadron sent a number of B-52H Stratofortresses to take over day-to-day operations, which will be the first time in 12 years aircraft from
March 14, 2017
8th Air Force command chief visits Ellsworth

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alan Boling, command chief for the 8th Air Force, visited Ellsworth March 7 to 9 to meet the Airmen and witness the 28th Bomb Wing execute its mission.
March 6, 2017
First leg of Lt. Dan Band tour: Barksdale

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band performed a concert at Barksdale Air Force Base on March 3, 2017.The Lt. Dan Band, named after Sinise’s character in the movie “Forrest Gump,” travels to military installations to raise morale for service members and their families.
March 3, 2017
Forging the future, maintainers receive new equipment

The B-1 is a four-engine, supersonic bomber that has been providing combat airpower – anytime and anywhere for more than 30 years. This Black Dragon has been at Ellsworth since July 15, 1988, and is currently playing a major role in the war on terror. These aging aircraft are used frequently,
Feb. 27, 2017
Year of the Family: HQ 8 AF recognizes 2016 Annual Awards winners

Senior leadership and “Mighty Eighth” Airmen, along with their family members, gathered at the Barksdale Air Force Base Club today to recognize the Headquarters Eighth Air Force 2016 Annual Award winners for their accomplishments throughout the year.

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