U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer’s assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron takeoff in support of a CONUS-to-CONUS mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 2, 2024. The lethal, long- range strike capabilities provided by strategic bombers influence the decision making of our nation’s competitors and adversaries by ensuring they know that the cost of military aggression would be outweighed by any potential gain. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Yendi Borjas)
As the sun rose up into the sky ushering in a new day, exercise Raider Reach, a two-week, two-phase exercise involving the entire 28th Bomb Wing, encompassing five groups, 17 squadrons and supporting agencies, and over 4K military and civilian personnel came to a close Sept. 20, 2024.
Senior Airman Atoa Ripley, Non-destructive Inspection technician attached to the 28th Maintenance Group, Staff Sgt. Tyler Hovis, non-commissioned officer in charge of system operations for the 28th Bomb Wing, and 1st Lt. Elizabeth Laboe, assistant installation deployment officer attached to the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron, have all showcased the skills needed to join the Air Force rugby team.
