Staff Sgt. Erik Perthel, 28th Medical Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Erik Perthel, 28th Medical Operations Squadron public health technician, stands in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Observance poster at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 12, 2016. Pert... More
Despite the heat, crowds flocked to the Sioux Falls
Despite the heat, crowds flocked to the Sioux Falls Airshow to see static displays as well as ariael demonstrations from the many demonstration teams at Joe Foss Field Sioux Falls. The airshow marks the South ... More
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Air National Guard Director,
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, Air National Guard Director, and Maj. Gen. Timothy Reisch, the Adjutant General, South Dakota National Guard, speak to senior leaders of the South Dakota Air National Guard, Nov. 6, 2016... More
U.S. Soldiers with the South Dakota Army National Guard
U.S. Soldiers with the South Dakota Army National Guard practice tourniquet application as part of Combat Lifesaver training at West Camp Rapid, Rapid City, SD, June 11, 2018. The Golden Coyote training exercis... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lauren Guorney of G Company,
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lauren Guorney of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment carries her gear from her team's UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, after handing it off to another team. The Wyoming Army Na... More
181121-Z-BB320-0001: Teenagers from Kinderhuis Leliendall,
181121-Z-BB320-0001: Teenagers from Kinderhuis Leliendall, a children's home near Paramaribo, Suriname dance to music being performed by South Dakota National Guard's 14th Army Band on November 21, 2018. The 14... More
114th Fighter Wing color guard presents the flags during
114th Fighter Wing color guard presents the flags during 2019 Sanford International PGA Tour Champions tournament in Sioux Falls, S.D. Sept. 20, 2019. This is the second year the 114th Fighter Wing represented ... More
Airman Quentin K. Marx, a 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Airman Quentin K. Marx, a 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, shows his laptop setup at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 30, 2020. Playing video games with friends and family is one way to stay ... More
Pfc. Chad Barth, a medic with the 153rd Engineer Battalion
Pfc. Chad Barth, a medic with the 153rd Engineer Battalion out of Huron, grabs a few bottles of water for the soldiers filling sand bags at the Gateway facility, June 12. "On hot days like this, hydration is ve... More
Airmen of the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle
Airmen of the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations section unload pallets of cargo at the new deployment processing center on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 21, 2012. The new deployment c... More
Senior Airman Christopher Redfern, 28th Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman Christopher Redfern, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, monitors baggage as it is X-rayed during a deployment readiness exercise in the Deployment Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 235th Military Police Company,
U.S. Soldiers with the 235th Military Police Company, South Dakota Army National Guard conduct sandbag operations at the Dakota Valley Elementary School parking lot in North Sioux City, S.D., June 19, 2014, for... More
South Dakota National Guard members and their children
South Dakota National Guard members and their children create different masks during the Princess and Super Hero Day Camp April 7, 2018, at the National Guard Armory, Sioux Falls, S.D. The Month of the Military... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Jonathan Cameron, 190th Combat Sustainment
U.S. Army Pfc. Jonathan Cameron, 190th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Montana National Guard drags U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Bo Ivers, South Dakota’s 147th Army Band to safety during the combat lifesavers... More
Staff Sgt. Stephanie DiPiazza, the TRICARE operations
Staff Sgt. Stephanie DiPiazza, the TRICARE operations and patient administration noncommissioned officer in charge, referees the volleyball tournament at the Bellamy Fitness Center on Ellsworth Air Force Base, ... More
190502-Z-FO002-0004: The Hometown Hero Banner for U.S.
190502-Z-FO002-0004: The Hometown Hero Banner for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tane Bramblee hangs on Dakota Avenue in Pierre, S.D., May 5, 2019. The banners show support for the South Dakota National Guard, and other ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael Tucker (right), and U.S.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael Tucker (right), and U.S. Army Maj. Luke Minogue (left), 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserves, address the unit after conducting a change of command ceremony at Mount Rush... More
Airmen are served authentic Colombian, Cuban, Mexican
Airmen are served authentic Colombian, Cuban, Mexican and Puerto Rican dishes during the ‘Taste of Latin America’ food tasting event at the Base Exchange food court on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 16, ... More
An Airman from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
An Airman from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares a B-1B Lancer for takeoff at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 23, 2020. The B-1 can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-pr... More
Aviators from the 37th Bomb Squadron receive a final
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
Sapper Stefan Mullen, of the 591st Field Squadron,
Sapper Stefan Mullen, of the 591st Field Squadron, the United Kingdom’s Army Reserve Regiment, 71 Royal Engineers, based out of Scotland and Northern Ireland, breaks apart a rock to prepare for landscaping on a... More
Senior Airman Drake Anderson, an aircraft metals technology
Senior Airman Drake Anderson, an aircraft metals technology journeyman assigned to the 28th Maintenance Squadron, inputs instructions into a VF5 Super Speed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 22, 2017. The... More
An Airman with the 89th Attack Squadron fills a wheel-barrel
An Airman with the 89th Attack Squadron fills a wheel-barrel full of dirt during a Habitat for Humanity home build in Rapid City, S.D., March 18, 2017, as part of Women’s History Month. Nine women participated ... More
Airmen assigned to the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron
Airmen assigned to the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron rush over to complete a litter carry with a training dummy during the Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) challenge at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Grant Serna, Detachment 1,
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Grant Serna, Detachment 1, Recruit Sustainment Program, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, South Dakota Army National Guard, receives the Army Commendation Medal from Maj. Gen. Tim Rei... More
Airman 1st Class George Green, an explosive ordnance
Airman 1st Class George Green, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, disarms an improvised explosive device during an EOD Team of the Year competition at Ellswo... More
Airmen stand alongside the Rapid City Storm, a Special
Airmen stand alongside the Rapid City Storm, a Special Olympics sports team, at the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 20, 2018. The Rapid City Storm was invited to Ellsworth to comp... More
Spc. Joe Erickson of the 260th Engineer Support Company,
Spc. Joe Erickson of the 260th Engineer Support Company, Montana Army National Guard, levels ground at Sturgis Brown High School’s new soccer fields near Sturgis, S.D., June 17, 2016. The soccer fields will all... More
Canadian Col. John Conrad Commander of Task Force 41,
Canadian Col. John Conrad Commander of Task Force 41, Canadian Brigade Group, discusses training operations with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Griese, South Dakota Army National Guard Assistant Adjutant General du... More
Soldiers of the 1-189th medical evacuation unit prepare
Soldiers of the 1-189th medical evacuation unit prepare to land in the Black Hills, S.D., April 6, 2017. The 1-189th took part in a training exercise to simulate realistic scenarios that could be seen in a combat zone.
Members of the 154th Scottish Regiment, Royal Logistics
Members of the 154th Scottish Regiment, Royal Logistics Corp, Glasgow, Scotland conduct preventative maintenance checks and services on U.S. Army equipment as part of the 32nd Golden Coyote training exercise at... More
Medics with Company C, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation
Medics with Company C, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, South Dakota Army National Guard, cut clothing off of a patient during a medical evacuation training scenario near Wasta, S.D., Oct. 1, 2016. The t... More
Chief Master Sgt. Ronald C. Anderson, Air National
Chief Master Sgt. Ronald C. Anderson, Air National Guard command chief master sergeant, answered questions from audience members during an enlisted call at Joe Foss Field, Nov. 6, 2016. As the highest level of... More
U.S. Army Spc. Eric Conrad (top) and Pfc. Shane McCloud,
U.S. Army Spc. Eric Conrad (top) and Pfc. Shane McCloud, Company A, 139th Brigade Support Battalion, South Dakota Army National Guard drains the hose of a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical M978A4 Fuel Servicing ... More
1st Lt. Anna Sturges, the 28th Bomb Wing deputy chief
1st Lt. Anna Sturges, the 28th Bomb Wing deputy chief of military justice, cringes as Boris, a 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites into her arm during a demonstration at the 28th SFS K-9 f... More
A B-1 bomber is prepared for a training mission on
A B-1 bomber is prepared for a training mission on the flightline during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 15, 2012. The ORE tested Ellsworth's ability to effectively an... More
Airman 1st Class Justin Morris, 28th Maintenance Squadron
Airman 1st Class Justin Morris, 28th Maintenance Squadron metals technology apprentice, cuts a bushing out of an unserviceable B-1 bomber bell crank housing and replaces it in the metals technology shop at Ells... More
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base,
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, soars through the sky after participating in an aerial refueling training mission over South Dakota, Sept. 23, 2014. The B-1Bs blended wing/body... More
Brig. Gen. K.R.J. Christensen, Vice Chief of the Army
Brig. Gen. K.R.J. Christensen, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Defense Command Denmark, consults the South Dakota, Golden Coyote training exercise map during the distinguished visitor briefing on Camp Rapid, Rapi... More
U.K. Soldiers Lieutenant Danielle Ashton and Cpl. Liz
U.K. Soldiers Lieutenant Danielle Ashton and Cpl. Liz Devaney of the 154th Scottish Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, attempt to cross an obstacle using limited resources during the Leadership Reaction Course in ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Chantal Lewis, left, and Sgt. Tyson
U.S. Army Spc. Chantal Lewis, left, and Sgt. Tyson Brablee with the 200th Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard, operate a Mk2 Bridge Erection Boat during a river crossing operation in support of G... More
Airmen 1st Class Jesse Kramer, 114th Aircraft Maintenance
Airmen 1st Class Jesse Kramer, 114th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, prepared to launch a F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Phase 2 of the Attack Response Exercise (ARE) Oct. 14, 2017, Joe Foss Field, S.D. The g... More
A B-1 takes off from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.,
A B-1 takes off from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 21, 2018. The bomber was manned by an all-female aircrew from the 34th Bomb Squadron: B-1 pilots Capts. Lillian Pryor and Lauren Olme, and weapon syste... More
A variety of munitions are lined up on the flightline
A variety of munitions are lined up on the flightline near parked B-1 bombers during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 15, 2012. The ORE covered a wide range of operatio... More
U.S. Army Soldier Sgt. Bret Hellyer assigned to 260th
U.S. Army Soldier Sgt. Bret Hellyer assigned to 260th Engineering Company, Montana Army National Guard, operates a Bobcat to lift pallets off the ground at Orman Dam, in support of the Golden Coyote exercise, B... More
Members from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive
Members from the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal flight unload an F6A reconnaissance robot during an emergency response exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 30, 2018. Ellsw... More
Senior Master Sgt. Zachary Townsend, the 28th Civil
Senior Master Sgt. Zachary Townsend, the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, addresses the audience during a 9/11 memorial ceremony outside of the 28th Bomb Wing headquarters at Ellsworth Air Force ... More
190325-Z-TL287-0009: South Dakota Army National Guard
190325-Z-TL287-0009: South Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers with Company A, 139th Brigade Support Battalion, provide drinkable water to residents of Sharps Corner, S.D., on the Pine Ridge Reservation, March ... More
Col. John Edwards, the outgoing 28th Bomb Wing commander,
Col. John Edwards, the outgoing 28th Bomb Wing commander, receives the Legion of Merit from Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr, the 8th Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Ba... More
160719-N-WR119-207 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (July 19, 2016)
160719-N-WR119-207 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (July 19, 2016) Rear Adm. Bret Muilenburg, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command throws the first pitch at the Sioux Falls Canaries baseball game. Sponsored by the... More
U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Jordan with the129th Mobile Public
U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Jordan with the129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, South Dakota Army National Guard, drives a HUMVEE during a Counter Improvised Explosive Device lane in order to give Soldiers additio... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joe Hulscher with 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joe Hulscher with 2nd Battalion, 196th Regiment Regional Training Institute, South Dakota Army National Guard, demonstrates preventive maintenance checks and services on a U.S. Army M91... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Thrower, the Offutt Brass musical
Staff Sgt. Daniel Thrower, the Offutt Brass musical director, plays a trumpet at the Performing Arts Center’s Historic Theater in Rapid City, S.D., Oct. 14, 2018. The brass band performed the musical number “Ru... More
Sioux Falls Air Show Power on the Prairie hosted a
Sioux Falls Air Show Power on the Prairie hosted a large variety of aircraft at Joe Foss Field, S.D., Aug. 17-18. Attendees enjoyed 15 aerial acts, a large variety of static planes, simulators, Star Wars charac... More
U.S. Soldiers with the 1138th Transportation Company,
U.S. Soldiers with the 1138th Transportation Company, Missouri Army National Guard, work together to cross an obstacle during the Leadership Reaction Course in support of the Golden Coyote exercise at West Camp... More
Airman 1st Class Sean Rodasti, 28th Operations Support
Airman 1st Class Sean Rodasti, 28th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control technician, confers with a B-1 bomber aircrew operating in airspace around Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 19, 2012. 28t... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Dallas Kusper, 451st Engineer Detachment,
U.S. Army Pfc. Dallas Kusper, 451st Engineer Detachment, South Dakota Army National Guard, conducts structural fire drills with the assistance of the Ellsworth Air Force Base Fire Department during the 2019 Gol... More
U.S. Army Soldiers, 200th Engineer Company, South Dakota
U.S. Army Soldiers, 200th Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard, operate MK-2 bridge erection boats to maneuver an improvised ribbon bridge on the Missouri River during the 2019 Golden Coyote Exerc... More
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Jamerson, 200th Engineer Company,
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Jamerson, 200th Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard, returns fire during a simulated attack as part of a training exercise on the Missouri River during the 2019 Golden Coyot... More
28th BW JA law office South Dakota
(Left to right) Capt. Christopher Newton, 28th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate officer in charge of operational law, and Master Sgt. Kathy Evans, 28th BW JA law office superintendent, review legal books from the law o... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Clement, of Faulkton, and
Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Clement, of Faulkton, and Army Staff Sgt. Erik Haivala, of Sturgis, both members of the South Dakota National Guard 82nd Civil Support Team, conduct maintenance on area monitoring eq... More
Dwight Holt, Veteran's Upward Bound representative
Dwight Holt, Veteran's Upward Bound representative at the University Center Rapid City, talks to a fellow veteran student in the new Veteran's Center. (SDNG photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck)
Brig. Gen. Alphonse Stephenson, National Guard director
Brig. Gen. Alphonse Stephenson, National Guard director of joint chaplaincy, meets with members of the 114th Fighter Wing chaplains office staff while visiting Joe Foss Field, S.D. June 17, 2014. Gen Stephenso... More
SD Guard Battalion receives national training, readiness award
U.S. Army Capt. Thomas Wilcox, second from right, administrative officer in the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 153rd Engineer Battalion, accepts the Major General Milton A. Reckord Award on behalf of the ba... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray, who is assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Horace Murray, who is assigned to the 982nd Combat Camera Company, takes a photo during urban patrol training in Rapid City, S.D. Murray and with U.S. Army Spc. Zakia Gray participate i... More
LOWER BRULE, S.D.—Spc. Jesus Ortiz, a Behavioral Health
LOWER BRULE, S.D.—Spc. Jesus Ortiz, a Behavioral Health Specialist from the Army Reserve’s 7239th Medical Support Unit based in Chattanooga, Tenn., plays football with local kids from the Lower Brule Indian Res... More
Members of Company C, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation
Members of Company C, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, South Dakota Army National Guard, secure a patient during a medical evacuation training scenario near Wasta, S.D., Oct. 1, 2016. The training event ... More
Gregory Carter, the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program
Gregory Carter, the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager assigned to the 28th Maintenance Group, stands in front of the 28th MXG Head Quarters at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 31, 2017. As the A... More
Staff Sgt. Clayton Lurker, 28th Medical Group medical
Staff Sgt. Clayton Lurker, 28th Medical Group medical technician, checks for vital signs on a simulated patient with the assistance of Airman 1st Class Irving Adams, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection... More
Airmen from the 819th RED HORSE Squadron from Malmstrom
Airmen from the 819th RED HORSE Squadron from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., pave the Pride Hangar parking lot at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., June 12, 2012. RED HORSE airmen are specialized engineers uniq... More
During a Fourth of July celebration, U.S. founding
During a Fourth of July celebration, U.S. founding fathers watched over the event from the mountains as well as from the crowd. Hundreds of people attended the event where service members and delayed entry prog... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Cravens, a military police
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Cravens, a military police officer with the 1st Platoon, 94th Military Police Company loads a blank round into his magazine to prepare for the dismounted patrol lane as part of Golde... More
Canadian Master Bombardier, Aaron Krannich, left, and
Canadian Master Bombardier, Aaron Krannich, left, and Capt. Scott Atchison, right, both attached to the 33rd Canadian Brigade Group prepare to visit a project site near Forward Operating Base Custer, Custer Sta... More
Danish Cpt. Bjarke Beck, left, 3 Cons Bn., discusses
Danish Cpt. Bjarke Beck, left, 3 Cons Bn., discusses work site projects in Custer State Park, S.D., to his commanding officers visiting during the Golden Coyote training exercise June 11, 2015. Golden Coyote i... More
Firefighters with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s
Firefighters with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 216th and 451st Engineer Detachments extract a mannequin from a vehicle as a part of their annual training operations near Rapid City, S.D., May 9, 2017.... More
Team Ellsworth members line up to sample foods from
Team Ellsworth members line up to sample foods from different Latin countries as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month food tasting event at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 14, 2017. The Ellsworth Diversity... More
114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen inspect
114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen inspect a F-16 during a Phase Inspection Oct. 5, 2017, Joe Foss Field, S.D. The 114th Fighter Wing F-16s currently requires 33 maintenance man-hours per flying-hour wh... More
Kim Rand, spouse of Gen. Robin Rand, commander, Air
Kim Rand, spouse of Gen. Robin Rand, commander, Air Force Global Strike Command, participates in a discussion during a spouses brief at the 2017 Senior Leader Conference on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. ... More
South Dakota Lt. Gov. Matt Michels congratulates and
South Dakota Lt. Gov. Matt Michels congratulates and welcomes home U.S. Army Capt. Jared Bloomgren, from a nine-month deployment with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 216th Engineer Detachment (Firefighti... More
U.S. Army Cpl. Quincy Barlow with the South Dakota
U.S. Army Cpl. Quincy Barlow with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 842nd Engineer Company operates a hydraulic excavator to control hillside water flow and prevent road washout at the Sanford Underground ... More
Airman Johnrafael Pena, a 28th Communications Squadron
Airman Johnrafael Pena, a 28th Communications Squadron radio frequency technician, repairs a radio at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Sept. 5, 2018. The radio maintenance shop is responsible for maintaining and... More
U.S. Army Spc. Tatiana Lafferty, a carpentry masonry
U.S. Army Spc. Tatiana Lafferty, a carpentry masonry specialist with the 155th Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard, studies for English 103, Freshman English, at the He Sapa College Center at Ogl... More
U.S. Army Warrant Officer Chris Schanzenbach, Company
U.S. Army Warrant Officer Chris Schanzenbach, Company C, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, South Dakota Army National Guard, performs preflight operations on HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter during the 2019 G... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rory McCarthy, a
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rory McCarthy, a pilot assigned to Detachment 1, 1-112th Aviation Regiment, speaks with a foreign defense attaché about the UH-72 Lakota during a tour at Ellsworth Air Force Ba... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Michael Oster, incoming assistant
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Michael Oster, incoming assistant adjutant general of the South Dakota Army National Guard, speaks to Soldiers and guests during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Force Headquarter... More
A 28th Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor supervises
A 28th Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor supervises Airmen during a pistol qualification session at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Facility on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 22, 2019. Airme... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Grant Serna with the 881st
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Grant Serna with the 881st Troop Command, South Dakota Army National Guard, aims his M16 rifle during the Adjutant General’s Indoor Match, Feb. 21, 2020 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, nea... More
A garbage truck empties a trash can equipped with the
A garbage truck empties a trash can equipped with the Gust device at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 7, 2021. Gust is a 3D-printed device designed to keep trash cans closed while stationary, and automatica... More
Lakota Nation's traditional dancers celebrate the South
Lakota Nation's traditional dancers celebrate the South Dakota Army National Guard's new helicopter, named "Lakota," at the Crazy Horse Memorial May 15. The ceremony was attended by members of both the National... More
The 28th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control
The 28th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower stands tall in front of the Black Hills during the Phase II portion of an operational readiness exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 11... More
Army Sgt. Alex Page, a member of the South Dakota National
Army Sgt. Alex Page, a member of the South Dakota National Guard 82nd Civil Support Team, packages and labels a sample of a nutritional supplement to test for arsenic during a training exercise at Ellsworth Air... More
Master Sgt. Jennifer Thielke, 28th Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. Jennifer Thielke, 28th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, looks at a thank you poster from her unit during a first sergeant surprise party at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 9, 2015. First se... More
Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton speaks to Airmen
Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton speaks to Airmen and their families at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 31, 2016. Hamilton emphasized how her faith was an important part of overcoming new challenges s... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Nick Johnson with the 200th Engineer
U.S. Army Sgt. Nick Johnson with the 200th Engineer Multi-Role Bridge Company, South Dakota Army National Guard, briefs civilian employers with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve during a "Boss Lift"... More
Members of the 114th Logistic Readiness Squadron load
Members of the 114th Logistic Readiness Squadron load equipment on a C-130 assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing for a two week deployment March 4, 2017, Joe Foss Field, S.D. The purpose of the trip is to train wi... More
Airman 1st Class Tyler Robinson, a power production
Airman 1st Class Tyler Robinson, a power production journeyman assigned to the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, helps install low-barring walls in a Habitat for Humanity home training in Rapid City, S.D., March 23... More
S.D. Army National Guard Soldiers of Headquarters,
S.D. Army National Guard Soldiers of Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 881st Troop Command participate in an assumption of command ceremony at Camp Rapid in Rapid City, S.D., April 7, 2017. The ceremony we... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kelly Holzer hold his daughter
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kelly Holzer hold his daughter as 15 Soldiers with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 200th Engineer Company arrive at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, S.D., May 19, 2018. The Soldiers... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon Labrie with the 200th Engineer
U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon Labrie with the 200th Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard, maneuvers his MK II bridge erection raft to connect pieces of an improved ribbon bridge together to cross the Mis... More
A heavy equipment operator in South Dakota Army National
A heavy equipment operator in South Dakota Army National Guard’s 842nd Engineer Company, grades a road in Wind Cave National Park, S.D., June 12, 2018. Their mission is to improve the road to expand public acce... More