Your Military Connection to the Black Hills

Exploring your new community starts here

Welcome to the Black Hills

As a resource to both Air Force and National Guard servicemen and women, along with their families, the Wire is filled with information and resources to get plugged into area organizations, use available discounts, and meet other people in the area.

Connect with businesses and events throughout the Black Hills.

New events and information as community support for military members at Ellsworth Air Force Base and Camp Rapid grows.

Explore and Discover

South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority is excited to bring you the Black Hills Wire – a comprehensive website for the local military community to connect with businesses and events throughout the Black Hills of western South Dakota.

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News and Events

Black Hills Wire is a community connection between military members, their families, and veterans to local civilian life in western South Dakota. This website is your go-to for information and resources to make the most of your time in the Black Hills.

New Ellsworth Honorary Commanders announced

Published Jan. 21, 2025 By 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs 28th Bomb Wing BOX ELDER, S.D. -- Col. Derek Oakley, 28th Bomb Wing commander, formally welcomed the individuals selected for the program designed to foster positive relationships between Ellsworth...

Reflecting on the 2024 Northrop Grumman Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium

The 2024 Northrop Grumman Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium recently wrapped up, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing dialogue about innovation and collaboration in the aerospace and defense sectors. Hosted by the Black Hills Military Advisory...

The Black Hills Region Named 2024 ‘Great American Defense Community’

For Immediate Release: April 30, 2024 The Black Hills Region Named 2024 ‘Great American Defense Community’ Washington, D.C. – The Black Hills Region of South Dakota, home to Ellsworth Air Force Base and the South Dakota National Guard Camp Rapid, is one of...