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Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is home to the 28th Bomb Wing, which operates the B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft. Established in 1941, Ellsworth AFB has played a significant role in the defense of the United States. The base is named after Brigadier General Richard E. Ellsworth, a World War II bomber pilot who was killed in a plane crash. Today, Ellsworth AFB continues to be a vital part of the nation's strategic bomber force, contributing to the security and defense of the country.