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12 hrs ago A KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft connects with an F-15 Strike Eagle test aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Provided photo | Master Sgt. Michael Jackson BUNKER HILL — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski met Tuesday with the commander of the Air Force Reserve to make the case for bringing a fleet of the military’s newest refueling aircraft to Grissom Air Reserve Base. The two discussed the move with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of Air Force Reserve, who oversees all Air Force Reserve uni...

  Winning the Long Game By Sen. John Thune In the era of the 24-hour news cycle and instant gratification, it’s important to remember that some good things still take time. On June 9, South Dakota scored a historic, once-in-a-generation win when the U.S. Air Force signed a record of decision to formally designate Ellsworth…

  Thune Statement on Official B-21 Announcement for Ellsworth Air Force Base “South Dakotans know what an asset Ellsworth Air Force Base is to our state and our country, and today, we’re incredibly proud of this historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to host the B-21 bombers.”  WASHINGTON— U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement after…

Johnson Applauds B-21 Official Announcement  Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the U.S. Air Force record of decision designating Ellsworth Air Force Base as the Main Operating Base 1 for the B-21 bomber. “This has been a long journey,” said Johnson. “We’ve felt good about our progress over the…

BUNKER HILL, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) — The Grissom Air […]