ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — In the closing weeks of the Afghan War, American service members found themselves working around the clock to help their Afghan partners escape the Taliban. Many service members from Ellsworth Air Force Base were among the group of volunteers known as Operation Sacred...
DEADWOOD, S.D. — Those who’ve enjoyed the Northern Hills Polar Plunge in Spearfish in the past did so in a different place this year. For the first time, volunteers traveled to Deadwood this year where they leapt into a cold pool at Outlaw Square. Although it happened in a different...
SPEARFISH, S.D. — They experience the glory of a Saturday night. A freedom – fought for and protected by our heroes. Appreciation shared with a purpose on Thursday – at a dinner with Black Hills State University Football players. Hoping to break barriers between law enforcement and college athletes. “The...
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — What’s in a name? For the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, the name is everything. “The 28th Bomb Wing gets an opportunity to recognize the men and women of the 28th Bomb Wing – the Raiders – as we’re known –...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Pentagon climate plan calls for incorporating the realities of a hotter, harsher Earth at every level in the U.S. military. Thursday’s recommendations focus on making worsening climate extremes a mandatory part of strategic, tactical and operational defense planning. That includes things like training troops how...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Dozens of National Guard members from South Dakota will answer a call from the Pentagon to help at the country’s southern border. One-hundred-twenty-five members of the 1742nd Transportation Company will be deployed for 9 to 12 months. Gov. Kristi Noem, Sens. John Thune and Mike...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent. Data released by the Pentagon showed there were 580 suicides last year, compared to 504...
The Associated Press has found that a technology some units in the U.S. military are using to keep track of guns could let enemies detect troops on the battlefield. The rollout continues — even though the Pentagon itself called use of the tech in firearms a “significant” security risk. Radio...
WASHINGTON — Taking dozens of veterans to Washington would be impossible for Midwest Honor Flight without the help of volunteers. From medics to bus captains to ground crew – they serve a vital role in mission operations. “I’m a veteran myself and so I feel like we need to thank...
PALMDALE, C.A. — At the Air Force Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, the newly appointed Secretary of the Air Force announced that five B-21 Raiders are currently in the works. In his State of the Force address on Monday, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stated five test aircraft are...
WASHINGTON — After being grounded for nearly two years, Midwest Honor Flight took off from Sioux Falls Saturday with 82 veterans on board – bound for Washington, D.C., to show them the memorials built to their service. “It’s been a long 23 months, but the veterans’ faces and their excitement...
WASHINGTON — NewsCenter1’s Darsha Nelson talked to several veterans on Midwest Honor Flight Mission 7 about why they served, their experiences in the war, and how they felt about being in D.C. to see their memorials. Hear from these veterans in the second of four stories airing this week...
WASHINGTON — It was a wake-up call long before dawn Saturday for 82 veterans taking part in Midwest Honor Flight Mission 7 from Sioux Falls. The veterans, their guardians, medics, and flight crews all arrived at Sioux Falls Airport for a 5:15 a.m. flight to Washington. South Dakota Air National...
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Dozens of North Dakota National Guard members are resuming support for the state’s coronavirus pandemic response, military officials said. The Guard announced Friday that about 50 of its members are assisting the state Health Department with contact tracing and about 15 others are helping at the...
WASHINGTON — After being grounded for nearly two years, Midwest Honor Flight is taking off Saturday from Sioux Falls to bring 79 veterans to Washington to visit memorials to their service. These trips are provided at no cost to veterans who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Missions...
SAN ANTONIO — The United States Air Force honored a pilot involved in one of history’s most legendary air raids on Tuesday, September 7. On what would have been the 106th birthday of retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole, Charles Q. Brown, the Air Force chief of staff, posthumously promoted...
BOX ELDER, S.D. — The fourth annual Patriot Day in Box Elder brought families and the community together to recognize Ellsworth Air Force Base and all who have served. Originally called “Salute to Ellsworth”, Patriot Day features a parade, games, food, a live band and much more. The fact that...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — When a 20-year-old Wyoming soldier was among the last U.S. casualties in the Afghanistan war, it released one of the biggest outpourings of grief and sympathy since a 20-year-old Wyoming soldier was among the war’s first casualties. Marine Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, of Jackson, was among...
CUSTER COUNTY, S.D. — Crazy Horse – a symbol honoring all those who fought for freedom but never came home. A special event was held last week – the unveiling of a POW/MIA National Chair of Honor. The one empty seat is now on display in the Native American Educational...
BOX ELDER, S.D. — The City of Box Elder is getting ready for its fourth annual Patriot Day Celebration. The celebration will have a variety of free family-friendly events and entertainment ranging from a parade to a ceremonial butterfly release, fireworks, and more to pay respect to and celebrate the...