LOCAL EDITION:
ELLSWORTH AFB, RAPID CITY & BOX ELDER, SD
HOW TO USE THE LOCAL THRIVE GUIDE
This local Thrive Guide is designed to help you build a strong network, navigate available resources, and establish a firm foundation of support within your local community
FIVE & THRIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY
This section will help you to discover local resources related to the five key quality-of-life issues that affect military families: childcare, education, healthcare, housing and spouse employment
ADDITIONAL BASE RESOURCES
In this section discover additional resources in and around your area including the Military and Family Readiness Center, fitness centers, legal and more! You’ll also find a guide to the organizational structure of your installation and a base map.
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
In this section discover additional resources within the local community
If you are looking for national and international resources, be sure to check out the Thrive Guide.
It's a timeless saying that still rings true today: home is wherever the military sends you. It is our honor and pleasure to welcome and connect you with your local Thrive Guide. We are thrilled to have you as part of the Thrive movement and even more so, to share valuable resources with you from your own local community.
This guide was designed to make you feel right at home, helping you navigate everything from childcare, education, healthcare, housing, spouse employment--and more! This local guide is inspired by the Thrive Guide and we hope you will be sure to explore more service wide resources and information at fiveandthrive.org/thrive-guide.
All incredible ideas have a beginning and we would like to extend a special thanks to Kaycee Denny and the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce along with Sheppard Air Force Base for wondering "what if" and pioneering the first iteration of the Local Thrive Guide Their initiative, hard work--and heart for our families-- has now paved the way for other installations across the force to do something similar, yet unique to their own community, all while ensuring that military families have the support they need--and deserve.
If you have any questions, feedback, or thoughts on how to enhance this guide, please reach out. Afterall, we are in this together In this together, For the most recent version visit: blackhillswire.com This guide is intended to be used as a living digital document with active links to additional information. For questions, comments or printing guidance, please email taylor.davis@elevaterapidcity.com.
To our military families,
Welcome to the beautiful Black Hills! On behalf of Elevate Rapid City and the entire region, we’re so excited to have you here. Whether this is your first duty station, a return to familiar ground, or another stop in your military journey, we want you to know you’re in a community that truly values and supports you
Inside these pages, you’ll find the Thrive Guide, a resource created by military spouses for military families. No matter where you are in your journey, this guide is packed with tips, connections, and opportunities to help you navigate life in Rapid City, the Black Hills, and Ellsworth AFB We know that every move comes with its challenges, but our goal is to help you settle in, find your people, and feel at home
Beyond the stunning scenery, Mount Rushmore, and endless outdoor adventures, the Black Hills is a place that stands behind its military families—so much so that we were named a 2024 Great American Defense Community! That means you’re moving to a region nationally recognized for its commitment to service members, spouses, and children. From career opportunities and great schools, to a welcoming military network and businesses that appreciate military families, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect and thrive here.
We know military life isn’t always easy, and we understand the sacrifices you and your family make every day. That’s why we’re proud to support Ellsworth Air Force Base and the incredible mission you serve. Thank you for all that you do, and for making our community even stronger We are honored to have you here and can’t wait for you to experience all that this region has to offer
Welcome home!
FIVE & THRIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY
This section will help you to discover local resources related to the five key quality-oflife issues that affect military families: childcare, education, healthcare, housing and spouse employment.
CHILDCARE
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE Base Resources
Child Development Center (CDC) | 605-385-2488
The Ellsworth AFB CDC offers full day care for children from six weeks to five years. Care must be requested online at MilitaryChildcare.com.
Youth Center | 605-385-2277
The Youth Center Program consists of Open Recreation, Sports, and the School Age Program They provide care and activities for children in kindergarten through high school School Age programs include Before School Care, After School Care, and Hourly Care. Care must be requested online at MilitaryChildcare.com.
Family Child Care Program (FCC) | 605-431-2992
Family Childcare is regular care of a child in the home of another family FCC providers can also offer free child care for extended duty, deployments and PCS Check in with your local CDC or M&FRC for a list of local FCC providers.
If you are interested in becoming an FCC provider, please contact: Kara Brown
New Parent Support Program (NPSP) | 605-385-3660
The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a free service designed to help expectant parents and families with children from birth to three years of age. The program is designed to assist parents with challenging and changing roles as mother, father, and family. It is a benefit you are entitled to receive. NPSP services are provided to enhance development of all family members, promote positive parent skills and to help maintain healthy families Services are available for military members and eligible beneficiaries
Rapid City region Resources
Black Hills Find Child Care | 605-591-2554
Black Hills Find Child Care is dedicated to matching parents with ideal child care providers that best meet their needs Whether you’re looking for care within a mile from your job or a place specializing in meeting special needs, we can help you find it! This your one-stop shop to find openings in the Black Hills.
Youth & Family Services - Child Development Center | 605-342-4195
YFS' Child Development Center is a state-licensed child care program that serves children, ages 4 weeks through third grade They are one of the only facilities in the area that focus on the unique needs of low-income families The center incorporates year-round Head Start options for families who qualify.
TheDropSpot App
Ellsworth AFB has partnered with TheDropSpot app to support childcare needs for military families. TheDropSpot brings everything together into one user-friendly app easy, fast, and built around your needs as a parent. Don’t let daycare planning stress you out anymore. TheDropSpot on Apple | TheDropSpot on Google Play
South Dakota Resources
Licensed Child Care: Department of Social Services
Child Care Services provides assistance to low income families who need help with child care costs while parents work or attend school. They also provide oversight, technical assistance and support in promoting safe, healthy and caring environments for children through licensing, registration and quality improvement activities Support includes: informal care, family day care, licensed child care programs and school age programs
EDUCATION
Ellsworth air force base Resources
Education Office | 605-385-1465
The Education Office provides educational guidance and counseling, military testing and training to Airmen, families, and retirees
School Liaison Program | 605-385-5385
The School Liaison Program Manager Office helps parents ease the impact of the mobile military lifestyle for their children. They provide information prior to a move, upon arrival and while stationed at an installation. One of their important roles is to connect families, schools and the military community in order to facilitate the educational transition and academic experience of military children
School Liaison Contact: Jo Anne Mulholland
Thrive Homeschool Guide
The resources in the Thrive Homeschool Guide represent a small offering of what is available to homeschooling families While not exhaustive, these resources are a great place to start when beginning homeschooling or after a PCS or when looking to get connected with the homeschool community.
Rapid city region Resources
Early Learner Rapid City
Early Learner Rapid City expands access to quality early learning by connecting families with resources, fostering partnerships, and advocating for early childhood education. earlylearnersd.org/rapid-city
PublicSchoolDistricts
RapidCityAreaSchools-rcas.org
DouglasSchoolDistrict-dsdk12net
NewUnderwoodSchoolDistrict-newunderwood.k12.sd.us
MeadeCountySchoolDistrict-meade.k12.sd.us
Private Schools
Calvary Christian School - calvarychristianrc.com
EDUCATION
Children’s House Montessori - chkids.net
Creekside Christian School - creeksidechristianrc.org
Rapid City Catholic School System - rccss.org
Rapid City Christian School - rcchristian.org
Rapid City Seventh Day Adventist - rapidcitysd.adventistschoolconnect.org
St Paul’s Lutheran School - stpaulsknights.org
Zion Lutheran School - zionrc.org
Home School & Alternative Education
Codified Laws
13-27-3 . Alternativeinstruction--Notification--Requirements
13-27-7 . Notification of alternative instruction
Alternative Instruction Notification doe.sd.gov/oatq/homeschooling.aspx
BlackHillsHome Educators
Black Hills Home Educators is aFacebook group forcurrentorinterestedhomeschool parents.Theirgoal isto helpnavigatedecisions,providesupport,andcreate asense of community.This grouparranges meet-ups,co-ops,buy/sell/tradeormaterialsandoffers information andsupport. facebook.com/groups/593179314029178
south dakota Resources
South Dakota Early Childhood Enrichment Programs (SDECE)
South Dakota Early Childhood Enrichment believes that every child in South Dakota deserves safe and responsive care. Every adult who impacts children should have the necessary resources, training and supports to provide exceptional care in enriching environments sdece org
HEALTHCARE
Ellsworth air force base Resources
28th Medical Group
Appointment Line: 605-385-6700
Patient Advocate: 605-385-3100
Pharmacy Information: 605-674-7787
Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC) | 605-846-3401
Provides free short-term, non-medical counseling for service members and their families. Services are confidential and private, except for duty-to-warn situations.
Douglas School District MFLC - 256-749-7081
Rapid City Area Schools District MFLC - 571-220-0552
Mental Health Clinic | 605-385-3656
The mental health clinic is part of the base medical group and provides a wide variety of prevention and treatment services, including drug and alcohol abuse assessment and treatment All mental health clinics see active duty service members, and some clinics also have the capacity to provide services to dependents.
Chaplain Corps (Counseling)
Normal Business Hours
605-385-1598
Emergencies (After Hours/Weekends)
605-385-3800
Family Advocacy Program (FAP) | 605-385-3660
Family Advocacy Program personnel provide a continuum of services designed to build community health and resilience and promote family, community, and mission readiness by reducing domestic abuse and child maltreatment Services are available for military members and eligible beneficiaries. FAP offers family assessments, case management, safety, and intervention planning. Additional services include, individual/couples therapy, new parent support services, and anger management.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) | 605-385-3416
The Exceptional Family Member Program is designed to provide support to military family members with special needs EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program that protects federal entitlements and military benefits of special needs family members
Patient Advocate
Patient Advocate: 605-385-3100
Located at the medical treatment facility, the Patient Advocate handles concerns and complaints from military families about their care or about the medical staff
rapid city region Resources
TRICARE Authorized Emergency Rooms
Emergency care means care for an illness or injury that threatens your life, limb, sight, or safety If you reasonably believe you have an emergency, always call 911 or your international emergency number. Or, go to the nearest emergency room.
Monument Health Emergency Department
353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701 | 605-755-1000
TRICARE Authorized Local Urgent Care Facilities
Black Hills Urgent Care
1730 Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701 | 605-791-7788
741 Mountain View Rd, Ste 1, Rapid City, SD 57702 | 605-791-7777
Monument Health Urgent Care
1303 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701 | 605-755-6600 2116 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702 | 605-755-1350
Rapid Walk-In Clinic
2525 W Main St, Ste 307, Rapid City, SD 57702 | 605-318-8494
Rapid City VA Clinic
2165 Promise Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701 | 605-718-1095
HOUSING
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE Resources
Your first contact should be the military housing office (MHO) to learn of the housing options available to you at the time of your move
Ellsworth AFB Military Housing Office (MHO) | 605-385-2570
The Military Housing Office provides housing referral and relocation support to all eligible military members and their families. The Housing Early Assistance Tool (HEAT) streamlines the process for service members to get information about on and off base housing and to begin the process of applying for Privatized Family Housing.
Balfour Beatty Communities | 605-923-9000
Learn more about the neighborhoods at Ellsworth AFB, including their amenities, view floor plans and photos.
Privatized Housing Resident Advocate
1958 Scott Dr, Bldg 7925, Ste 6, Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706 | 605-385-7925
RAPID CITY REGION Resources
Search for local area rentals through this rental database, which is exclusive for the military. This database is accessible to all property managers after proper registration.
Black Hills Wire Housing
Providing you with the appropriate resources to become familiar with the housing options and support services available to you off base.
Pennington County Housing
Housing Commission providing services to families in Pennington County, including rental assistance, public housing and tax credit information.
Black Hills Association of Realtors
MLS listings for active properties in the Rapid City region.
south dakota Resources HOMES.mil
South Dakota Housing | 605-773-3181
South Dakota Housing supports programs that provide mortgage and down payment assistance, housing construction and rehabilitation, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and educational opportunities to South Dakota residents
SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT
Ellsworth air force base Resources
Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) | 605-385-4663
The Ellsworth Air Force Base Military & Family Readiness Center supports military, civilians, and family members in achieving short and long-term employment by referring for education/training, and obtaining career goals in the private and public sectors The M&FRC provides comprehensive services to ensure the Total Force is equipped with adequate knowledge and assistance to aid in their job search. Services include:
Classes and individual consultation on career planning and personal development, resume writing, interviewing skills and all other phases of the job search process
Resource centers offer guided access to computers, laser printers, internet information on careers, jobs, and the development of job search skills, as well as local and long distance job listings in both the public and private sectors
Individual career counseling and planning as well as career assessments and interpretation are available by appointment at M&FRCs.
rapid city region Resources
Military Career Connection - Rapid City
Military Career Connection - Rapid City is a supportive community for military spouses and veterans, offering job search resources, SkillBridge opportunities, career tips, networking, and entrepreneurship support to help navigate employment and professional growth
Elevate Rapid City Job Board & Career Center
Elevate Rapid City's Job Board & Career Center is a comprehensive resource offering job listings, career coaching, resume writing services, and industry insights to support job seekers in the Rapid City area
SOUTH DAKOTA Resources
Rapid City Job Service Office | 605-394-2296
Whether you’re looking for your next job or your next step toward a dream career, your Job Service office is here to help. The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) offers services for job seekers, those out of work or those looking for their next training or development opportunity
ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION RESOURCES
In this section discover additional resources in and around your area including the Military and Family Readiness Center, legal and more! You’ll also find a guide to the organizational structure of your installation and a base map
ADDITIONAL BASE RESOURCES
Military&FamilyReadinessCenter(M&FRC) |605-385-4663
HeartLink
HeartLinkisaspouseorientationprogramdesignedtostrengthenmilitaryfamiliesand enhancemissionreadiness.
HeartsApart
Thisprogramprovideseventsforfamilieswhohaveamembercurrentlydeployed,returned homeinthepast30daysorpreparingtogointhenext30days.Theseeventsareprovided atnocosttofamilies.PleasecontacttheMilitary&FamilyReadinessCenterforupcoming events.
DeploymentSupport
ThePersonalandFamilyDeploymentReadinessprogramisheretoassistMilitaryandtheir Familiesthatareeitherexperiencingadeploymentnow;gettingreadyforadeployment;or havejustcomehomefromadeployment.Whethersingleormarried;withchildrenor without;routinedeploymentorsomethingmorestressful,deploymentshaveanimpacton howwelive,work,andonourrelationships.Theycanassistwiththoseinvariousstagesof deploymentandemotionalcyclesofdeployment.
Commander’sKeySupportProgram (CKSP)
KeySupportLiaisons(KSL)arevolunteerswithinyourspouses’unitthatareappointedby theCommanderandserveasaresourceforAirForcefamilies,servingasalinkbetween unitleadershipandfamiliesandprovidingpeer-to-peersupport.Ifyouareunsurewhoyour KSLis,pleasecontacttheMilitary&FamilyReadinessCenter.
SexualAssaultPrevention&ResponseOffice (SAPR) | 605-385-7272(24/7)
TheSAPRofficesprovideassistance,advocacy,support,andempowermenttothosewho haveexperiencedsexualassaultandharassmentandtopreventsexualviolenceinour communitythrougheducationandintervention.
TeamEllsworthSpouse’sClub
TheTeamEllsworthSpouses'Clubisanon-profitorganizationestablishedasa501(c)4. Theysupportmilitaryfamiliesthroughvolunteerismandcharitablecontributions.Their missionistoenrichthelivesofservicemembersandtheirfamiliesthroughcommunity engagement,camaraderie,andvolunteersupport.
B-ONE Thrift Store | 605-385-5383
The B-ONE Thrift Shop is owned and operated by the Team Ellsworth Spouses' Club. Proceeds from the B-ONE Thrift Store are used to help the Team Ellsworth Spouses’ Club award scholarships to military spouses and dependent children, give charitable grants to our community as well as support our military spouses through monthly activities Stop in and ask for details Volunteering at the B-ONE Thrift Store is a great way to connect to the Ellsworth AFB community and other spouses!
Commissary | 605-385-4510
The commissary is the military grocery store Base commissaries are operated by Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) at installations stateside and around the world Active duty and retired, Reserve and Guard (on orders), and family members with proper military ID can purchase food and other items at cost with no sales tax. Commissaries are required by law to sell items at prices set only high enough to recover item cost, with no profit or overhead factored into item price. Because the commissary charges you what it costs them, prices will vary from commissary to commissary, depending on local costs You will see a 5% surcharge covers the operational costs – cashier’s salaries, electricity, etc
Ellsworth AFB Exchange | 605-923-5231
Use the benefits you have earned and save money by shopping at your installation’s exchange. Shop tax-free for goods and services at military-exclusive prices, and enjoy online shopping, hiring preferences, scholastic rewards for military kids, sweepstakes and more
Ellsworth AFB Legal Office | 605-385-2329
The legal office offers walk-in services for notaries and powers of attorney. The drafting of wills and advice on personal civil legal matters are by appointment only. Legal professionals can advise on matters such as financial affairs; family law to include marriage or divorce; immigration; Service Members Civil Relief Act; and wills Attorneys, however, cannot give advice on behalf of a third-party, criminal proceedings, or grievances made against the government or affiliates
The Air Force Base Legal Assistance website is an additional resource for military members. This website is an invaluable resource with information on a multitude of common legal issues
Additionally, the website allows members to fill out power of attorney worksheets in the convenience of their own home, which in turn speeds up their legal office visit. Just be sure to copy the 8-digit ticket number accurately so when you come in we can pull up your power of attorney worksheet.
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CatholicReligiousEducation|Sundays,11am-12:15pmattheChapelActivityCenter
CatholicDailyMass|Monday-Thursday,11:30amattheBlackHillsChapel
Protestant|Sundays,10amattheFreedomChapel
EmergencyNumbers
CivilEngineerEmergencyCalls|605-385-2586
LawEnforcement/BDOC|605-385-4100
CommandPost|605-385-3800
RedCross(InTown)|605-342-4010
CrimeStop|605-385-1100
EODEmergency|605-385-3800
EAFBOperator|605-675-1110
EllsworthAFBInformationChannels
AtHocNotificationSystem
Active-dutymemberscansignupthemselvesandtheirdependentsfortheAtHoc emergencynotificationsystemthroughtheirworkdesktop.ContactCommandPostat 605-385-3800foranyquestionsortroubleshootingissues.
RoadConditionStatus|605-385-7623
HotlineforcurrentstatusofroadconditionsonEllsworthAFB.
U.S.AirForceConnectApplication
AvailableontheAppStoreandGooglePlay,installforaccesstoCAC-enabledwebsitesand hyperlinkstotheEllsworthAFBwebsite MobileCACreaderscanbepurchasedonline
EllsworthHappeningsApplication&Newsletter
AvailableontheAppStoreandGooglePlay,installfor28thForceSupportSquadronevent andfacilityinformationaswellaslistingsofmilitarydiscountsinthelocalarea!
28thForceSupportSquadronWebsite
Checkoutthewebsiteabovefor28thFSSeventandfacilityinformationaswellaslistings ofmilitarydiscountsinthelocalarea!
EllsworthAFBBaseGuide
Ellsworth Air force base
MISSION
“Win Today, DOMINATE Tomorrow!"
The 28th Bomb Wing is divided into the 28th Operations Group, the 28th Maintenance Group, and the 28th Mission Support Group
VISION
World class Airmen building on our Raider legacy, leading the premier bomb wing in cutting edge long range strike.
Heritage
Ellsworth Air Force Base was established as Rapid City Army Air Base on January 2, 1942, to train B-17 Flying Fortress crews for World War II. After briefly closing in 1946, it reopened in 1947 under the newly formed U.S. Air Force as home to the 28th Bombardment Wing (BMW), flying B-29 Superfortresses
In March 1953, Brigadier General Richard E. Ellsworth, commander of the 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, was killed along with 22 crew members when their RB-36 crashed in Newfoundland during a routine exercise. Later that year, President Eisenhower dedicated the base in his honor, renaming it Ellsworth Air Force Base.
Over the decades, Ellsworth transitioned from B-36 Peacemakers to B-52 Stratofortresses in 1957 and then to B-1B Lancers in 1987, earning the nickname "Bad to the Bone." The base also played a key role in the Cold War with Minuteman ICBMs from 1962 until their deactivation in 1994.
In 1999, Ellsworth became a lead wing in the Air Force’s new Expeditionary Air Force concept, supporting rapid global response efforts Today, the 28th Bomb Wing continues to lead in national defense, particularly through Bomber Task Force (BTF) and CONUS-toCONUS missions that deploy B-1B Lancers to various locations around the world to enhance training, interoperability with allies, and strategic deterrence.
Read the complete history here.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Wing Motto
“Guardian of the North”
Personnel
Ellsworth includes approximately 3,063 military members and 733 civilian employees and their family members The base’s two sister cities are Box Elder (population of nearly 14,000) and Rapid City (population of nearly 80,000) There are also over 14,000 veterans in the Rapid City region.
Organization
INSTALLATION map
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
In this section discover additional resources within the local community.
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Below you will find additional community resources that will help you build your network and take advantage of your time with the local community.
Black Hills Military Advisory Coalition (BHMAC)
Through their three pillars, the BHMAC aims to improve the quality of life for our service members and their families; increase community outreach and support; and continue to build on the thriving defense economy.
Black Hills Wire | 605-343-1744
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 in, including housing, military discounts, events and more
Blue Star Connect Outdoors
Blue Star Families is committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support Connect Outdoors provide low or no-cost programs to military families around the Black Hills region
Box Elder Chamber of Commerce
The Box Elder Area Chamber of Commerce supports the businesses that support you. They engage in numerous activities throughout the year to bring a spotlight to businesses in and around Box Elder
Elevate Rapid City | 605-343-1744
As the premier western South Dakota economic development organization, Elevate is committed to promoting business and personal advancement through a targeted spotlight on jobs, infrastructure, and overall quality of life in and around the Black Hills region and the Rapid City metro area
South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority (SDEDA)
The State of South Dakota developed and authorized SDEDA to protect and promote the economic impact of Ellsworth AFB and its associated industry.
Veteran Outreach Center (VOC) | 605-341-8336
The VOC provides veterans and their families a safe place to connect between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. One of the goals of the VOC is to serve as a point of entry into the human services continuum of care for eligible veterans Veteran Affairs case managers are on site by appointment to help veterans reintegrate into the community by connecting them with resources for housing, employment, healthcare, and other basic life necessities
Visit Rapid City | 605-718-8484
The Visit Rapid City website hosts a plethora of information around quality of life in the Black Hills region, including things to do, shopping, restaurants, and the official visitors guide
Facebook Pages of Interest
Military Career Connection - Rapid City
Ellsworth Families
Ellsworth Families (Freedom of Speech)
Ellsworth Spouses
Ellsworth AFB Military Families Support Group
Ellsworth Families (EAFB)
Ellsworth Community - PCS Support Black Hills Things to Do
South Dakota Representatives
U.S. Senators
Senator John Thune | 605-348-7551
Senator Mike Rounds | 605-343-5035
U.S. Representative
Representative Dustin “Dusty” Johnson | 605-646-6454
South Dakota Governor
Governor Larry Rhoden | 605-773-3212
Created by: Current as of Taylor Davis, Elevate Rapid City June 2025
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This installation & community Thrive Guide is created in alignment with Five & Thrive™ and is used with permission. Five & Thrive™ is a project under the National Defense University Foundation, its fiscal sponsor.