The Rapid City Journal has a detailed account of the state delegation's trip to the Pentagon here.
Our neighbors to the north harbor similar fears. Grand Forks AFB is similar to Ellsworth in that it was once a strategic bomber/missile base but is now denuded of its missile wing. Its current mission is a refueling wing. Minot AFB, home to B-52 bombers and 150 Minuteman missiles was once thought by ND to be safe, but the Pentagon is reviewing and considering reducing the nations 500 silo based ICBM's. As well, Fargo officials are fearing the loss of the ND Air National Guards F-16 fighter wing, affectionately known as the "Happy Hooligans." See Grand Forks Herald articles here and here.
I haven't heard of any worries or planning by Sioux Falls officials over potentially losing our ANG fighter wing. If I'm wrong on this, somebody let me know. The S.F. based F-16's are newer than Fargo's, but apparently all installations will be considered for closure.
For some interesting reading, here's the base closing legislation here.
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