COME FLY WITH US! Box elder At the eastern corridor to the Black Hills lies Box Elder, a city developing from its 1907 railroad roots. It’s home to Ellsworth Air Force Base, a hub for missile training and the future B-21 Raider. The base’s World War II heritage and economic contributions significantly shape the region. Visit the South Dakota Air and Space Museum to learn more about the base’s crucial role in defense during the Cold War. Box Elder thrives as a mixed military and civilian town, expanding with housing and population growth. The community invites guests to celebrate Patriot Day every summer as part of Hills-wide Independence Day festivals. See Box Elder business listings on page 134. BlackHillsBadlands.com // Celebrate the legacy of aviation and space exploration at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum in Box Elder, SD! Facebook.com/SouthDakotaAirAndSpaceFoundation The South Dakota Air and Space Foundation is a private organization and is not representative of the United States Department of Defense or any of its components and has no government status. 89 BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS REGION Photo by Ellsworth Air Force Base
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