U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Tia Mullins, 28th BW command chief, send holiday greetings to the base and Raider community at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 4, 2024. Ellsworth AFB is home to the 28th Bomb Wing and one of only two B-1B Lancer bases in the world. The 28th BW has approximately 9,000 personnel, to include active duty members, dependents, and civilians. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)
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.
