Box Elder, South Dakota

Box Elder, South Dakota is home to Ellsworth Airforce Base which was the base to the 44th Missile Wing until 1994.

Box Elder, South Dakota, is home to Ellsworth Air Force Base, which underwent many changes between 1942 and 1957.

To highlight the upcoming episode of Dakota Life, we share about the town of Box Elder and its origins.

As the state prepares for the arrival of the B-21 Bombers to Ellsworth Air Force Base – the local school district predicts needing a new elementary school. More than $2 billion has already been invested in infrastructure at Ellsworth Air Force Base in preparation of the new B-21 Bomber.

As Ellsworth Airforce base is tasked with housing the new B-21 bomber, a select committee of legislators asked what they need from the state. The B-21 Raider will have both conventional and nuclear capabilities.

Under the shadow of Ellsworth Air Force Base sits Douglas High, home to a large Air Force ROTC program. For the aspiring airmen and airwomen, a new tool gets them that much closer to their wings.

Another Ellsworth Air Force Base commander has been relieved of his duties.

A proposal could move up to 17 B1-B bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base to the Grand Forks base in North Dakota.

State lawmakers are expecting an economic boom in western South Dakota because of changes coming to Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Sen. Mike Rounds requested the funds ahead of the changes coming to Ellsworth Air Force Base. Local community organizations and boards are managing the funds.