A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron takes off at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 4, 2024. This takeoff marks the first of 17 B-1’s that will be temporarily relocated to Grand Forks AFB, N.D., as Ellsworth prepares the runway for the arrival of the B-21 Raider. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)
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.