B-1 aircrew from the 37th Bomb Squadron returned home to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 3, after participating in a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Test and Training Range, Nev. The exercise tested their abil More
Aircrew of the 37th Bomb Squadron explains a B-1B system to spouses during a Heartlink program at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 12, 2012. Heartlink is an orientation program for spouses of airmen that a More
Airmen assemble at the flightline to await the arrival of the Historic Flight Foundation’s B-25D Mitchell Bomber, “Grumpy,” in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid at Ellsworth Air More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Reynolds, a 28th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician, instructs Airmen on the fundamentals of a gas mask during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and environmenta More
Airman 1st Class Alexander Buchanan, a 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aviation resource management apprentice, stands next his mural at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May, 2014. In addition to his primary duties, More
A B-1 bomber assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron takes off from the Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., flightline March 18, 2016. Ellsworth is scheduled to receive its first Sustainment-Block 16 upgrade in April an More
A portrait of Andrew Wieczorek, retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt., is displayed in the 37th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 14, 2016. The portrait is displayed with a painting he made, kn More
Airman Michael Brown and Staff Sgt. Nick Douglas, both 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft armament systems specialists, prepare to load ordnance onboard a B-1B Lancer from the 37th Bomb Squadron while part More
160916-N-SY784-009 GUAM (Sept. 16, 2016) Airman Michael Brown and Staff Sgt. Nick Douglas, 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Aircraft Armament Systems Technicians, prepare ordnance for loading aboard a B-1 Lancer, More
Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., fly over Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 8, 2017. Aircrew from the 37th Bomb Squadron are participating in bomber assurance and deterrence missions in More
A B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress are parked on the ramp at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. This marks the first time in history that all three Air Force Global Strike Command’s s More
Airmen and their families attend a static display at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 12, 2017. Two B-1 bombers, a B-52 Stratofortress and a B-25 Mitchell bomber were on display for the 100th birthday of th More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lauren Pape, 110th Bomb Squadron flight and operational medical technician, insert an IV into a volunteer during an exercise at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 13, 2017. Four m More
A new contractor team stands together in the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 20, 2017. The 34th and 37th Bomb Squadron were recently given eight contractors to help alleviate the work More
Santa Claus gives a present to a child inside the Youth & Family Services Child Development Center in Rapid City, S.D., Dec. 19, 2017. Ellsworth Airmen have participated in the toy drive for 11 consecutive year More
Airman 1st Class Mason Kitchens, a 28th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, uses an oscilloscope, which is a device used to see changes in an electrical signal over time dur More
A B-1 assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron takes off from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 24, 2018. Five B-1s and more than 100 Airmen from the 37th BS departed to participate in Green Flag, an air-to-surfac More
Col. David A. Doss, the 28th Bomb Wing commander, speaks with local media reporters after his change of command ceremony on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 30, 2019. As commander, he is responsible for the More
B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., leave the parking apron of the flight line, Jan. 22, 2020. Aircrews and B-1s from the 37th Bomb Squadron launched for Red Flag 20-1 More
A B-1B Lancer arrives in preparation for Red Flag 20-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 22, 2020. The bomber, assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth AFB, S.D., is participating in Red Flag, a mu More
A B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Jan. 22, 2020. The B-1B is a long-range, multi-missi More
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons jet over the flight line in preparation for Red Flag 20-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 23, 2020. The 64th Aggressor Squadron provides aircrews with realistic training and feed More
Four B-1B Lancers line up on day one of Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 27, 2020. The purpose of the exercise is to maximize the combat readiness, capabilities, and survivability of participa More
A flight crew member assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, climbs into the cockpit of a B-1B Lancer during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 28. 2020. The purpose of the exercise is to maximize t More
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., takes off for a mission during Red Flag 20-1, Nellis AFB, Nevada, Jan. 28, 2020. The B-1B is a highly versatile, multi-mission More
A maintainer from the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit performs a safety check prior to launching a B-1B during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 29, 2020. Several B-1 bombers and about 150 Airme More
Two B-1B Lancers assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., fly above Nellis AFB, Nev., during Red Flag 20-1 on Jan. 30, 2020. Red Flag is a multi-national combat training exercise. The exercise provides units More
“Grumpy,” a B-25D Mitchell Bomber from the Historic Flight Foundation, arrives at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 20, 2012, as part of its return journey to Snohomish County Airport north of Seattle, Wash More
Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing verify their identity at the check-in counter as they prepare to leave for Green Flag, a combat training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., in the deployment center a More
Airman 1st Class Kimani Petersen, a 28th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, quickly dons his gas mask during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and environmental training at El More
Staff Sgt. Alexander Buchanan, a 28th Operations Support Squadron aviation resource manager, stands next to an unfinished mural inside the 28th Operations Group building at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March More
“Lady Eve,” a painting by Andrew Wieczorek, retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt., hangs in the 37th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 14, 2016. Wieczorek, served as a ground crew member in the More
160916-N-SY784-015 GUAM (Sept. 16, 2016) Staff Sgt. Nick Douglas and Airman Michael Brown, 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Aircraft armament systems technicians, prepare ordnance for loading aboard a B-1 Lancer, More
An F-15C Eagle, from the 67th Fighter Squadron, part of the 18th Operations Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan., begins inflight refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Purvis, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the wings of a B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., during post-flight inspections at Royal Air Force F More
A B-1 bomber conducts a combat departure at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 12, 2017. A combat departure is a tactic designed to defeat possible threats in the vicinity of the air field during takeoff. (U. More
A B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress are parked on the ramp at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 12, 2017. This marks the first time in history that all three of Air Force Global Strike Command’ More
U.S. Air Force medical personnel from the 110th Bomb Squadron and the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, and firefighters, practice life-saving techniques during an exercise at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., Ju More
Children ask Santa questions inside the Youth & Family Services Child Development Center, in Rapid City, S.D., Dec. 19, 2017. Coordination between the YFS and 28th Operations Group began months in advance to en More
A B-1 bomber taxis down the flight line as part of Combat Raider 18-2 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 14, 2018. Combat Raider is a joint exercise that involves multiple airframes from different bases to More
Two B-1B Lancers taxi down the runway after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 22, 2020. The B-1s arrived from Ellsworth AFB, S.D., to participate in the upcoming Red Flag 20-1 exercise. The exercise More
A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing taxi’s past the PRIDE Hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 22, 2020. The 37th Bomb Squadron is participating in Red Flag 20-1, where its mission is to maxi More
An E-3 Sentry arrives for Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 23, 2020. The E-3 Sentry is an American Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft (AEW&C) and will provide all-weather surveillance More
Four B-1B Lancers sit on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., before takeoff during Red Flag 20-1, Jan. 27, 2020. The bombers are assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., and are par More
Airmen assigned to the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, await the takeoff of a B-1B Lancer during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 28, 2020. The exercise provides units a realistic training exp More
Airmen assigned to the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, remove engine inlet covers from a B-1B Lancer, during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 29, 2020. The exercise provides Airmen the opportu More
A B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, prepares to land during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Jan. 22, 2020. The B-1B was originally de More
A 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares to place an aircraft wheel chock on a recently landed B-1B Lancer during Red Flag 20-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2020. The exercise provides More
A B-1B Lancer is towed to a parking spot on the apron of the airfield at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 22, 2020. The B-1 and its aircrew returned from a nearly 29-hour round-trip sortie where it integra More
Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base and citizens from Rapid City, S.D., turn out to greet the Historic Flight Foundation’s B-25D Mitchell Bomber named “Grumpy” alongside of a B-1B Bomber in conjunction with th More
A security cordon separates the transportation safety administration equipment and augmented personnel from airmen processing through security in preparation to leave for Green Flag, a combat training exercise More
Airmen assess individual components of their gas masks during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and environmental training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 23, 2018. During the course, student More
Staff Sgt. Alexander Buchanan, a 28th Operations Support Squadron aviation resource manager, holds up a combined painting at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 9, 2018. Before he joined the Air Force in 2012 More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bobby McMillian, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron expediter, updates a munitions tracking sheet at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 7, 2017. Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base, More
Retired Col. Thomas Arko, a guest speaker during the 100th anniversary celebration, spoke on the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons in the Pride Hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 12, 2017. Both the 34th More
U.S. Air Force medical personnel from the 110th Bomb Squadron and the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, and firefighters, roll a volunteer onto a gurney during an exercise at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., Jun More
Col. John Edwards, the 28th Bomb Wing commander, speaks to the wing about squadron revitalization during an all-call in the Pride Hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 13, 2017. The 34th and 37th Bomb More
Children tear open presents from Santa inside the Youth & Family Services Child Development Center in Rapid City, S.D., Dec. 19, 2017. This event has been hosted by the 28th Operations Group for 11 years. (U.S. More
A B-1 bomber takes off for to participation in Combat Raider 18-2 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 14, 2018. Combat Raider is a joint exercise that involves multiple airframes from different bases to prep More
Airmen from the 37th Bomb Squadron and 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron go through the deployment processing line at the Deployment Readiness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 25, 2018. The Airme More
An F-16 Flying Falcon takes off during preparations for Red Flag 20-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 22, 2020. Red Flag is a combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its More
A 37th Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer takes off at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 22, 2020. Red Flag is a contested combat training exercise coordinated at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and is one of a series o More
A foursome of F-15 Eagles flies in formation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., prior to the beginning of Red Flag 20-1 on Jan. 23, 2020. The purpose of the exercise is to maximize the combat readiness, capabiliti More
A B-1B Lancer sits adjacent to an RC-135 from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., prior to takeoff for Red Flag 20-1, Jan. 27, 2020. The purpose of the exercise is to maximize the combat readiness, capabilities, and s More
A B-1B Lancer departs the runway on Jan. 28, 2020, during the second day of Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The bomber, assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth AFB, S.D., is participating More
A B-1B aviator flight and maintenance crew chief assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron reviews a pre-flight checklist prior to departure during Red Flag 20-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 29, 2020. The exe More
One of two B-1B Lancers, prepare to land during Red Flag 20-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2020. Five B-1Bs arrived from Ellsworth AFB, S.D., to participate in Red Flag 20-1, hosted by Nellis AFB. More
Aviators from the 37th Bomb Squadron receive a final mission briefing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 21, 2020. The crew flew a B-1B Lancer from the continental United States and integrated with the Ko More
A maintainer assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wipes down the ladder of a B-1B Lancer at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 22, 2020. Maintainers wipe down high-touch areas in between sortie More
Airmen and their families view a B-25 Mitchell bomber on display during the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadron’s 100th anniversary celebration at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 12, 2017. The squadrons are two of More
Michael Bunker, son of 1st Lt. Anthony Bunker, 34th Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer, climbs inside of “Grumpy,” a B-25D Mitchell Bomber from the Historic Flight Foundation, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D More
Airman 1st Class Donna Woodside, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrician, puts her luggage onto an x-ray conveyer belt to be scanned by transportation safety administration in preparation to lea More
Airmen cover military assets and mark them during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and environmental training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 23, 2018. During the course, students learned to More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erin Rutherford, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion noncommissioned officer in-charge, conducts post flight inspections of a B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force B More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicole Henry (far right), 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flight, and an operational medical technician, support the head of a volunteer during a medical exercise at Royal Air Force F More
Children and families eagerly wait for Santa to arrive at the Youth & Family Services Child Development Center in Rapid City, S.D., Dec. 19, 2017. The 28th Operations Group collected and delivered 175 gifts fo More
Senior Airman Skyler Vinay, a 28th Communications Squadron cyber transport systems technician and Staff Sgt. Sebastian Ritter, 28th CS Communications Focal Point noncommissioned officer in charge, inspect a com More
A 37th Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer is prepped for Red Flag 20-1 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 22, 2020. Red Flag is a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise held several times a year by the U More
An Airman assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron inspects the underside of a B-1B Lancer’s engine at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 22, 2020. Two B-1s arrived from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., to participate More
A B-1B Lancer extends its landing gear as it arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., in advance of Red Flag 20-1 on Jan. 23, 2020. The bomber assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., is partic More
A pair of B-1B Lancers prepare to ascend above the Las Vagas skyline, during Red Flag 20-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 28, 2020. The bombers, assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth AFB, S.D More
An aviator from the 37th Bomb Squadron prepares to board a B-1B Lancer at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Red Flag 20-1 on Jan. 29, 2020. Red Flag is a multi-national combat training exercise. The exercise More
A flight crew member assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, sits in the cockpit of a B-1B Lancer after landing during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2020. Red Flag is a multi-national comba More
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer taxis prior to departing Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 21, 2020. The B-1 bomber flew from the continental United States and integrated with the Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self More
Maintainers assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fasten a panel on a B-1B Lancer at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 22, 2020. The B-1 recently returned from a sortie where it flew from the c More
A maintainer salutes a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing as it taxis to the runway to launch from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 28, 2020. A pair of B-1s flew from the continental United States More
A B-1B Lancer undergoes post-mission maintenance at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 30, 2020, following the completion of a 32-hour Bomber Task Force mission. A pair of B-1s flew from Ellsworth AFB and co More
Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base and citizens from Rapid City, S.D., turn out to greet “Grumpy,” the Historic Flight Foundation’s B-25D Mitchell Bomber, alongside a B-1B Bomber, in conjunction with the 70th More
Airman 1st Class Stefen Ivanovic (left) and Senior Airman Jim Busby, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, handle luggage after it has been scanned by transportation safety administratio More
Airmen check one another’s seal during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and environmental training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 23, 2018. Emergency management Airmen from the 28th Civil E More
A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lifts off the runway at Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K., June 8, 2017. Aircrew from the 37th Bomb Squadron are participating in joint and multinational exercise More
U.S. Air Force firefighters, as well as medical personnel and Royal Air Force Fairford Firefighters, work together to lift a gurney during a medical exercise at RAF Fairford, U.K., June 13, 2017. Exercises like More
Tech. Sgt. Timothy Kenny, a 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical environmental craftsman, inspects an aircraft part with the help of a technical order during Combat Raider 18-2 at Ellsworth Ai More
Airmen from the 37th Bomb Squadron and 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron gather their luggage outside the Deployment Readiness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 25, 2018. The Airmen departed for G More
Airmen assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron assess a B-1B Lancer for maintenance following its arrival to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 22, 2020. Two B-1s arrived from Ellsworth AFB, S.D., to participate in t More
Two 37th Bomb Squadron crew chiefs work together to prepare a B-1B Lancer for Red Flag 20-1 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 22, 2020. Each year, four to six Red Flag exercises are held at Nellis Air For More
A B-1B Lancer reaches Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., in advance of Red Flag 20-1 on Jan. 23, 2020. The purpose of the exercise is to maximize the combat readiness, capabilities, and survivability of participating More
An F-18 Hornet departs the runway during Red Flag 20-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 28, 2020. Red Flag increases interoperability between allied nations and across the joint force as Airmen train toget More