Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada | 28th Bomb Wing | 07.24.2012
A B-1 bomber rumbles down the flightline at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012 as part of a training mission. Each of the B-1's four engines is capable of producing 30,000-plus pounds of thrust....
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada | 28th Bomb Wing | 07.24.2012
A B-1 bomber thunders down the flightline during the start of a training mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012. B-1 aircrews consisting of two pilots and two weapon systems officers complete training sorties to meet flight certifications and to have their skills to ensure they are ready for any combat situation anywhere around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada | 28th Bomb Wing | 07.24.2012
Airmen assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform pre-flight checks on a B-1 bomber at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012. The 28th AMXS manages the weapons loading and support activities to ensure the B-1 bomber fleet meets the 28th Bomb Wing's flying requirements....
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada | 28th Bomb Wing | 07.24.2012
Airmen assigned to the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform pre-flight checks on a B-1 bomber assigned to the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012. The 28th AMXS is the largest squadron in the 28th Bomb Wing with more than 700 airmen, supporting 28 combat coded B-1 bombers....
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada | 28th Bomb Wing | 07.17.2012
Lt. Cols. David Henshaw, 28th Operations Support Squadron director of operations, and Derek Leivestad, 28th Bomb Wing deputy chief of safety, ride their bikes across Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 17, 2012 to train for the Air Force cycling team's annual trip to the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, July 22. The route changes every year, but the ride begins somewhere......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada | 28th Bomb Wing | 07.17.2012
Lt. Cols. David Henshaw, 28th Operations Support Squadron director of operations, and Derek Leivestad, 28th Bomb Wing deputy chief of safety, ride around Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 17, 2012 while training for the Air Force cycling team's annual participation in the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, July 22. The Air Force highlights the AF Cycling Team's participation......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada | 28th Bomb Wing | 07.17.2012
Lt. Col. Derek Leivestad, 28th Bomb Wing deputy chief of safety, ride across Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 17, 2012 while training for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa event, July 22. Every year, airmen from all around the world sign up for the Air Force cycling team's annual participation in RAGBRAI....
Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada | 28th Bomb Wing | 07.17.2012
Lt. Cols. Derek Leivestad, 28th Bomb Wing deputy chief of safety, and David Henshaw, 28th Operations Support Squadron director of operations, assess the proposed route prior to hitting the road at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 17, 2012. The two cyclists are training for Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, July 22. RAGBRAI, started in 1973 by two Des Moines Register......
