Ellsworth AFB
Air ForceRapid City, South Dakota
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The 28th Bomb Wing is assigned to the 8th Air Force under Air Force Global Strike Command. The mission of the 28th Bomb Wing is to put bombs on target. The 28th Bomb Wing is home to 19 B-1B Lancers, and in 2012 began flying MQ-9 Reaper missions. The...
Housing & BAH
Housing options near Ellsworth AFB include on-base family housing, privatized military housing, and off-base rentals in the Rapid City area.
BAH rates for the Rapid City, South Dakota area vary by pay grade and dependency status. Check the Entitlements page or ask our AI assistant for personalized BAH estimates.
Base Services Directory
Schools
The Rapid City area offers a range of public, private, and DoDEA schools for military families. On-base schools (where available) and nearby off-base options will be listed here.
Contact the School Liaison Officer (SLO) at Ellsworth AFB for help with school enrollment, records transfer, and special education services.
Medical
Ellsworth AFB provides medical and dental care through its Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Services typically include primary care, pharmacy, immunizations, and specialty referrals through TRICARE.
Enroll at the on-base clinic as soon as possible after arriving. Off-base TRICARE network providers are also available in the Rapid City area.
Things to Do
The Rapid City, South Dakota area has plenty to offer military families — from outdoor recreation and local dining to cultural attractions and family-friendly activities.
Check with MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation) at Ellsworth AFB for discounted tickets, trips, and events exclusively for service members and their families.