John McCain to appear at Buffalo Chip tonight Aug 5, 2008
Past Buffalo Chip tributes have included the Patriot Guard Riders, the U.S. Army Golden Knights, B-1B Lancer bomber fly-bys and numerous color guards and flag-folding ceremonies. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hundreds of airmen from Ellsworth to return Jul 29, 2008
Aircrews from the 37th Bomb Squadron provided the theater commander with the critical long-range strike capability unique to the B-1B Lancer bomber executing the ability to rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and nonprecision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time. Other Ellsworth airmen, in a non-aviation specific role, are also scheduled to return about midnight Tuesday, July 29, from deployment supporting military operations in various locations... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bombing strains US-Islamabad ties Jun 12, 2008
According to the US military, two Air Force F-15E jets and a B-1B Lancer bomber then dropped the bombs, which included precision-guided and unguided munitions and weighed between 500 pounds and 2,000 pounds. The bombs were used "to destroy anticoalition members in the open and in buildings in the vicinity of Asadabad," Afghanistan, according to a statement released by the US military's Combined Air and Space Operations Center for Southwest Asia. (Boston Globe)
Pakistan: U.S. Planes Killed 11 Troops Jun 11, 2008
In this image provided by the US Air Force an Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft moves out of position after receiving fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan Monday June 9, 2008. (AP Photo/U.S. Air Force). (CBS News -- World)
B-1 tests new targeting system Jun 11, 2008
What is expected to be a highly accurate, sensor-based technology that will allow B-1B Lancer bomber crews to strike targets with even more precision was tested Tuesday at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Called the sniper pod, Air Force officials say the technology will make bombing efforts more accurate because it can identify coordinates for almost any target, even those not picked up by radar. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
US Wary of Pending Treaty Banning Cluster Munitions May 22, 2008
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Rare WWII Japanese flags to be on display at Air and Space Museum May 16, 2008
The project was eventually revived and evolved into the current B-1B Lancer bombers used by the base. In addition, the Black Hills Scale Modeler's Club will have a display and will be available to assist children with assembling free snap-together kits. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Altus AFB prepared for 20,000 spectators Apr 19, 2008
Aerial acts include: Commerative Air Force C-47, WWII F4U Corsair, Trojan Phlyers T-28s, Soviet MiG 17, B-25 Pacific Prowler, Pitts aerobatic biplane, A-1 Skyraider from the Korean War and Vietnam era, C-17 Globemaster III, B-1B Lancer fly-by, A-10 Thunderbolt II, P-47 Thunderbolt, KC-135 Stratotanker, P-51 Mustang and more. On static display will be the latest versions of the C-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft, B-1B Lancer bomber, B-52 Stratofortress, E-3 Sentry AWACS, F-22 Raptor, T-6... (Altus Times, OK)
U.S. Bomber Catches Fire At Base In Qatar Apr 5, 2008
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer jet bomber in flight, file photo (AP). Related. (CBS News)
Ellsworth B-1 catches fire in Middle East Apr 5, 2008
An Ellsworth Air Force Base B-1B Lancer bomber caught fire Friday after landing at the U.S. military's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Al Udeid public-affairs officials. (257). (Rapid City Journal)
Fact file: B-1B Lancer Apr 5, 2008
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A history of B-1 crashes Apr 5, 2008
Three Ellsworth Air Force Base B-1B Lancer bombers have crashed since the first B-1s were assigned to the base in January 1987, resulting in the loss of four lives ... The B-1B Lancer fleet remained grounded for six days ... After the B-1B Lancer bombers became operational in 1986, the first crash occurred in September 1987 near Pueblo, Colo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
B-1s carry the load in Iraq Apr 5, 2008
B-1B Lancer bombers, like those based at Ellsworth Air Force Base, have played a key role in the war in Iraq, according to Pat McElgunn, director of the Ellsworth Task Force for the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce. (258). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fuel the Air Force on Wyoming coal? Mar 28, 2008
Speaking to a Rotary Club luncheon at the Radisson Hotel, Thune said a B-1B Lancer bomber at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas made an experimental flight last week on coal-based fuel. The Air Force has previously tested C-17s and B-52s on the fuel in an ongoing effort to find cheaper alternatives to regular oil, which now sells for more than 100 a barrel and often comes from nations that aren't U.S. allies, Thune said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cause of bomber incident still unknown Mar 22, 2008
Ellsworth Air Force Base officials have not yet found a cause for the fires that happened near Box Elder Thursday after a B-1B Lancer bomber was forced to land. (157). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
B-1 rolls into vehicles after landing Mar 8, 2008
An Ellsworth Air Force Base B-1B Lancer bomber was involved in a collision with two emergency-response vehicles Friday after landing at a Guam air base ... The B-1 was part of a static display of military aircraft and equipment that included an F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-18 Super Hornet, a WC-130 Hercules weather reconnaissance aircraft, KC-135 Stratotanker and B-1B Lancer bomber. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
War taking toll on Ellsworth's fleet Feb 20, 2008
As it has done to military aircraft throughout the country, the war in Iraq and Afghanistan has taken its toll on the B-1B Lancer bombers at Ellsworth Air Force Base. (189). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
28th Bomb Wing airmen deploy today Jan 21, 2008
The deployment ensures B-1B Lancer bombers can continue their mission of providing the theater commander with the critical long-range strike capability, the news release said. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Johnson: Team effort needed again on Ellsworth AFB Jan 18, 2008
Johnson, D-S.D., told reporters during a tour of the South Dakota Air & Space Museum that Ellsworth is one of four air bases in the country in contention for the New Generation Bomber, which will begin replacing B-1B Lancer bombers in 2018. The air base and its supporters must begin preparing for that immediately and also continue to find ways to expand and enhance the missions at Ellsworth to assure its future in the national defense system, Johnson said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cornerstone adds 60 beds for veterans Nov 14, 2007
Veterans become homeless for many reasons, said Jim Goodrich, a retired Air Force master sergeant and a former B-1B Lancer bomber crew chief, who now is veterans coordinator for Cornerstone. Goodrich said a few veterans were homeless, at least in part, because of combat experiences. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dyess crews, B-1s, begin leaving Ellsworth Nov 8, 2007
Two B-1B Lancer bombers and an undisclosed number of airmen from Dyess left Ellsworth on Wednesday morning, according to Staff Sgt. Shanda De Anda of the Ellsworth public-affairs office. More than 550 airmen and 20 B-1 bombers had been relocated to Ellsworth temporarily while 6,600 feet of runway at Dyess was repaired. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pilot loves thrill of air racing Nov 5, 2007
Doug Bodine pilots a B-1B Lancer bomber based at Ellsworth Air Force Base. During his free time, he pilots a Formula One race plane a speedy little piston-powered rocket named Yellow Peril. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Boeing to Showcase Advanced Range of Products, Services at Dubai 2007 Nov 4, 2007
Static displays will include the regional debut of Boeing's 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, in addition to an E-3 AWACS, B-1B Lancer, C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft and a UAE Land Forces AH-64A Apache. On the commercial side, Boeing's valued customer Royal Jet will display a Boeing Business Jet. (PR Newswire)
B-1B Lancer Flyover Saturday at Football Game Nov 3, 2007
- The sky above Fresno will have a special visitor Saturday, Nov. 3, when two B-1B Lancers will perform a rare collegiate flyover prior to the 2 p.m. kickoff of Fresno State's football game against Utah State ... Related link: B-1B Lancer -- www. (Gobulldogs.com)
CAP has many missions Oct 21, 2007
-- Helped the South Dakota Air National Guard survey low-level air routes for Guard F-16 fighters and Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers in South Dakota. Surveying the low-level routes requires slower-than-jet aircraft, so the CAP planes were a good match. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Douglas explores four-day school Sep 26, 2007
As a school district located next to one of two sites in the United States where B-1B Lancer bombers are stationed, security is important, Scheer said. Contact Andrea Cook at 394-8423 or. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Welcome to the airmen and B-1s from the Lone Star state Sep 22, 2007
The Pentagon said it was obsolete and that the base s entire B-1B Lancer fleet would be more effectively maintained at a single base. That base was to be Dyess. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dyess B-1s, airmen settle in at Ellsworth Sep 19, 2007
A B-1B Lancer bomber takes off at Ellsworth Air Force Base over B-1s from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on Monday ... About 300 more airmen will arrive Thursday, as will additional B-1B Lancer bombers from Dyess. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Douglas students pay tribute to active military and veterans Sep 12, 2007
As the students marched, a B-1B Lancer bomber lifting off from nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base arched across the sky. Students and teachers left their classrooms Tuesday afternoon to give a tribute to the men and women serving in the military and to the victims of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ellsworth airmen return from overseas Jul 29, 2007
"It's definitely overwhelming," said Rice, a crew chief on one of the B-1B Lancer bombers being used in the Middle East. "I mean, because for the last month and a half, all I've seen is pictures and e-mails and I haven't really had an opportunity to see him.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Senior Airman Jonathan Mirro conducts an inspection of a B-1B Lancer aircraft engine. Jul 17, 2007
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Mirro conducts an inspection on the inside of a B-1B Lancer aircraft engine during a phase 1 operational readiness exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., on July 12, 2007. Mirro is assigned as a crew chief for the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Thousands brave triple-digit heat at Dakota Thunder Jun 24, 2007
With highs on the Tarmac reaching well over 105 degrees shade was a much sought after comodity and the B-1B Lancer bomber mass provided more than its far share Saturday afternoon at Ellsworth's Open House ... The event started off in the morning with low-altitude airfield attack and close air support demonstrations by the B-1B Lancer bomber. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bomber wing to get new boss Friday Jun 1, 2007
The 28th Bomb Wing is the largest B-1B Lancer bomber combat wing in the U.S. Air Force, with 29 aircraft and more than 4,300 military and civilian members. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ellsworth leader: Despite war, B-1s wearing well May 26, 2007
Ellsworth Senior Airman and jet engine mechanic Juan Montoya works Friday on a B-1B Lancer bomber at Ellsworth Air Force Base while fellow Senior Airman and jet engine mechanic Matthew Boyle assists ... But the leader of Ellsworth Air Force Base's 28th Bomb Wing says although the war is causing "wear and tear" on the base's B-1B Lancers, it isn't causing them to wear down much faster than they normally would. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ellsworth call center good buffer against closure attempts May 7, 2007
Ellsworth was placed on the Pentagon s base closure list, which meant its 29 B-1B Lancer bombers would be moved to Dyess AFB, Texas. But in August 2005, with the help of strong advocates, including South Dakota s congressional delegation, Gov. Mike Rounds and Pat McElgunn, Ellsworth Task Force director, the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission voted 8-1 to save the base. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Air & Sea Show Soars Into South Florida May 6, 2007
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U.S. Air Force: 10 Planes that Won't Die Apr 3, 2007
B-1B Lancer Type: Strategic bomber Maiden flight: 1974 Introduced: 1986 (100 B-1Bs built, 4 B-1As) Still active: 67 active with USAF, 24 mothballed. U-2 ("Dragon Lady") Type: High-altitude reconnaissance Maiden flight: 1955 Introduced: 1957 (about 86 airframes built overall) Still active: USAF, 35 (includes 4 two-seat trainers) (The U-2 program is slated to be terminated by 2011, with its mission going to satellites and a growing supply of unmanned RQ-4 Global Hawk reconnaissance aircraft. (Newsmax)
Squadron Tests Sniper Pod Mar 2, 2007
Test squadron demonstrates Sniper pod capability. During this sortie, two initial looks of weapon separation characteristics were also tested using the guided bomb units. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Airman reaches flying milestone Feb 28, 2007
A B-1B Lancer bomber weapons system officer stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base reached an impressive milestone for flying hours, according to a news release from base officials. The release said Maj. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
About 300 airmen return home after five-month deployment Feb 8, 2007
The five-month deployment was the longest in B-1B Lancer bomber history, according to the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office. Deployments generally last three to four months. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Turse: Bombs over Baghdad Feb 7, 2007
That same evening, back in the U.S., a broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Special Report with Brit Hume" offered a brief glimpse of the air war in a story by reporter David Macdougall who was, said Hume, "embedded with the Air Force in a location we cannot identify, where not only fighter jets, but bombers roared into the air headed for other targets in Iraq." Macdougall reported that the B-1B Lancer, the long-range bomber that carries the largest payload of weapons in the Air Force was, for the... (Zmag.org)
Ellsworth holds competition for B-1B nose art Feb 3, 2007
Ellsworth Air Force Base is holding a nose-art competition for people interested in vying for a chance to have their graphic design featured on an operational Ellsworth B-1B Lancer bomber. Contestants should send in entries featuring distinctive and symbolic nose art in good taste, according to a news release from the 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs office. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ellsworth bombers deploy Jan 19, 2007
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE Capt. Nate Yates and seven other B-1B Lancer crew members flew out of Ellsworth Air Force Base at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday for a six-month deployment in the global war on terrorism that they fight from 20,000 feet in the air. Our main mission is to help those guys out on the ground, Yates, a weapons systems officer, said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ellsworth personnel to join war in Afghanistan Jan 18, 2007
The B-1B Lancer bombers can deliver massive quantities of precision and nonprecision weapons over a long range, according to a news release. Other Ellsworth airmen, in a nonaviation specific role, are also scheduled to deploy Sunday, Jan. 28, in support of military operations in various locations worldwide. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Clay man back from the war Jan 8, 2007
The men and women at Dyess make up the 7th Bomb Wing, a B-1B Lancer bomber unit. Airmen at Dyess were deployed at numerous locations throughout the region, ranging from an island in the Indian Ocean to outlying forward operating bases north of Baghdad. (Florida Times-Union)
